Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued June 5 at 12:03PM MST until June 9 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
June 5, 2026 - 12:03pm
Expires:
June 6, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Flagstaff AZ has issued a Fire
Weather Watch due to strong winds and low relative humidity.
* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph, Relative
Humidity between 10 to 15 percent.
* WHERE...White Mountains and Oak Creek and Sycamore Canyons. This
includes portions of the Apache-Sitgreaves and Coconino national
forests.
* WHEN...From Monday morning through Tuesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Rapid spread and growth of any new or existing fires.
Fires will have the potential to exhibit extreme fire behavior.
Elevated potential for new fire starts.
Instruction:
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are
possible. These conditions could promote the rapid spread and growth
of wildfires, which could become life-threatening. For forecast
updates, go to weather.gov/flagstaff.
If you have not packed your go kit yet, now is the time to do so.
This includes items like important documents and essentials you
cannot live without. Fill your vehicle's fuel tank. Visit
ready.gov/kit for more information.
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:
White Mountains; Oak Creek and Sycamore Canyons
Forcast Office:
NWS Flagstaff AZ