Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued May 13 at 11:31AM MST until May 13 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 13, 2026 - 11:31am
Expires:
May 13, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph and
relative humidity between 7 to 15 percent.
* WHERE...Mogollon Rim, Kaibito Plateau, Painted Desert, Kaibab
Plateau, Grand Canyon Country, Coconino Plateau, Little Colorado
River Valley in Coconino County, Little Colorado River Valley in
Navajo County, and Black Mesa Area. This includes portions of the
Apache-Sitgreaves, Coconino, and Kaibab national forests.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST /9 PM MDT/ this 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:
Do your part: No open flames or sparks, keep vehicles off of dry
grass, properly dispose of cigarette butts, and avoid power equipment
that creates sparks. One less spark, one less wildfire.
Obey all fire restrictions. To view a map of current fire
restrictions, go to wildlandfire.az.gov/fire-restrictions.
A red flag warning is issued when we identify weather conditions that
promote rapid spread of fire which may become life-threatening. This
does not mean there is a fire. These conditions are either occurring
now or will begin soon. It is important to have multiple ways to
receive information from authorities.
Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of
this Red Flag Warning.
Area Description:
Kaibab Plateau; Grand Canyon Country; Coconino Plateau; 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