Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued May 16 at 12:50AM MST until May 17 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 16, 2026 - 12:50am
Expires:
May 16, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...For today's Red Flag Warning, southwest winds 15 to 25 mph
with gusts 30 to 40 mph and relative humidity between 8 to 17
percent. For Sunday's Red Flag Warning, southwest winds 20 to 30
mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph and relative humidity between 10 to 24
percent.
* WHERE...Little Colorado River Valley, Kaibito Plateau, Painted
Desert, Eastern Mogollon Rim, and Black Mesa Area. This includes
portions of the Apache-Sitgreaves and Coconino national forests.
* WHEN...For today's Red Flag Warning, from 11 AM MST /noon MDT/ this
morning to 8 PM MST /9 PM MDT/ this evening. For Sunday's Red Flag
Warning, from 11 AM MST /noon MDT/ to 8 PM MST /9 PM MDT/ Sunday.
* 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:
Northeast Plateaus and Mesas Hwy 264 Northward; Little Colorado River Valley in Coconino County; Little Colorado River Valley in Navajo County; Little Colorado River Valley in Apache County; Eastern Mogollon Rim; Black Mesa Area; Northeast Plateaus and Mesas South of Hwy 264
Forcast Office:
NWS Flagstaff AZ