The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued a Red Flag Warning for strong winds, low relative humidity, and high fire danger, which is in effect from noon today to 6 PM MST this evening.
- AFFECTED AREA...Southern Gila County/Tonto National Forest Foothills.
- TIMING...This afternoon.
- WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
- RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 7 percent.
- IMPACTS...Fuels are dry and fire danger is very high.
These conditions combined with low relative humidity and strong winds will lead to widespread hazardous fire weather conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Please advise the appropriate officials and fire crews in the field of this red flag warning.
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