Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued June 5 at 9:32PM MST until June 6 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 5, 2026 - 9:32pm
Expires:
June 6, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 35 to 45 mph.
Relative humidity between 10 and 15 percent on Saturday and Sunday,
falling to 6 to 12 percent on Monday and Tuesday.
* WHERE...Western Mogollon Rim. This includes portions of the
Coconino and Kaibab national forests.
* WHEN...For the first Red Flag Warning, from 10 AM to 8 PM MST
Saturday. For the second Red Flag Warning, from 10 AM to 8 PM MST
Sunday. For the Fire Weather Watch, 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:
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.
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.
Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of
this Fire Weather Watch.
Area Description:
Western Mogollon Rim
Forcast Office:
NWS Flagstaff AZ