Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued May 12 at 12:11AM MST until May 13 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
May 12, 2026 - 12:11am
Expires:
May 12, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Flagstaff AZ has issued a Fire
Weather Watch due to strong winds and low relative humidity.
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph and
relative humidity as low as 7 to 16 percent.
* WHERE...Mogollon Rim, Kaibito Plateau, Painted Desert, Little
Colorado River Valley in Coconino and Navajo Counties, and Black
Mesa Area. This includes portions of the Coconino and Kaibab
national forests.
* WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Rapid spread and growth of any new or existing fires.
Elevated potential for new fire starts.
Instruction:
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are
possible. For forecast updates, go to weather.gov/flagstaff.
Obey all fire restrictions. To view a map of current fire
restrictions, go to wildlandfire.az.gov/fire-restrictions.
Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of
this Fire Weather Watch.
Area Description:
Northeast Plateaus and Mesas Hwy 264 Northward; Little Colorado River Valley in Coconino County; Little Colorado River Valley in Navajo County; Western Mogollon Rim; Eastern Mogollon Rim; Black Mesa Area; Northeast Plateaus and Mesas South of Hwy 264
Forcast Office:
NWS Flagstaff AZ