Arizona - United States   2026-05-12   Tuesday   35.74N, -109.08W

Fort Defiance

Arizona - United States
2026-05-12

Red Flag Warning issued May 12 at 10:55AM MST until May 13 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ

Issue date: 2026-05-12T17:55+00:00

The National Weather Service in Flagstaff AZ has issued a Red Flag Warning due to strong winds and low relative humidity in effect from 11 AM MST /noon MDT/ to 8 PM MST /9 PM MDT/ Wednesday. * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph, Relative Humidity between 7 to 15 percent. * WHERE...Mogollon Rim, Kaibito Plateau, Painted Desert, Little Colorado River Valley in Coconino County, Little Colorado River Valley in Navajo County, and Black Mesa Area. This includes portions of the Coconino and Kaibab national forests. * WHEN...From 11 AM MST /noon MDT/ to 8 PM MST /9 PM MDT/ Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Rapid spread and growth of any new or existing fires. Elevated potential for new fire starts.

Fire Weather Watch issued May 12 at 12:11AM MST until May 13 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ

Issue date: 2026-05-12T07:11+00:00

The National Weather Service in Flagstaff AZ has issued a Fire Weather Watch due to strong winds and low relative humidity. * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph and relative humidity as low as 7 to 16 percent. * WHERE...Mogollon Rim, Kaibito Plateau, Painted Desert, Little Colorado River Valley in Coconino and Navajo Counties, and Black Mesa Area. This includes portions of the Coconino and Kaibab national forests. * WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Rapid spread and growth of any new or existing fires. Elevated potential for new fire starts.