AQAPSR
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) has extended
an Ozone High Pollution Advisory for the Phoenix Metro Area through
Thursday.
This means that forecast weather conditions combined with existing
ozone levels are expected to result in local maximum 8-hour ozone
concentrations that pose a health risk. Adverse health effects
increase as air quality deteriorates.
Ozone is an air contaminant which can cause breathing difficulties
for children, older adults, as well as persons with respiratory
problems. A decrease in physical activity is recommended.
You are urged to car pool, telecommute or use mass transit.
The use of gasoline-powered equipment should be reduced or done late
in the day.
For details on this High Pollution Advisory, visit the ADEQ internet
site at www.azdeq.gov/forecast/phoenix or call 602-771-2300.
* WHAT...Critical fire weather conditions expected. Southwest winds
15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph and relative humidity 7 to 18
percent.
* WHERE...East and southeast of Flagstaff, stretching along the
Mogollon Rim and White Mountains, as well as northward into the
Little Colorado River Valley. This includes portions of the
Apache-Sitgreaves and Coconino National Forests.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM MST /8 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.
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) has issued an
Ozone High Pollution Advisory for Flagstaff through Wednesday due to
influence the Pocket Fire.
This means that forecast weather conditions combined with existing
ozone levels are expected to result in local maximum 8-hour ozone
concentrations that pose a health risk. Adverse health effects
increase as air quality deteriorates.
Ozone is an air contaminant which can cause breathing difficulties
for children, older adults, as well as persons with respiratory
problems. A decrease in physical activity is recommended.
You are urged to car pool, telecommute, or use mass transit. The use
of gasoline-powered equipment should be reduced or done late in the
day.
For details on this High Pollution Advisory, visit the ADEQ internet
site at www.azdeq.gov/forecast/flagstaff or call 602-771-2300.
AQAPSR
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) has issued an
Ozone High Pollution Advisory for the Phoenix Metro Area today and
Wednesday.
This means that forecast weather conditions combined with existing
ozone levels are expected to result in local maximum 8-hour ozone
concentrations that pose a health risk. Adverse health effects
increase as air quality deteriorates.
Ozone is an air contaminant which can cause breathing difficulties
for children, older adults, as well as persons with respiratory
problems. A decrease in physical activity is recommended.
You are urged to car pool, telecommute or use mass transit.
The use of gasoline-powered equipment should be reduced or done late
in the day.
For details on this High Pollution Advisory, visit the ADEQ internet
site at www.azdeq.gov/forecast/phoenix or call 602-771-2300.
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MST /11 AM MDT/ TO 7
PM MST /8 PM MDT/ TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Critical Fire Weather conditions will subside this evening
as winds speeds decrease. The Red Flag Warning for Monday will
expire at 7 PM MST. These conditions redevelop by late Tuesday
morning, with Critical Fire Weather conditions developing for much
of Tuesday in the same area, Expect southwest winds 15 to 25 mph,
with gusts up to 40 mph, along with minimum relative humidity
values from 6 to 20 percent.
* WHERE...East and southeast of Flagstaff, stretching along the
Mogollon Rim and White Mountains, as well as northward into the
Little Colorado River Valley. This includes portions of the
Apache-Sitgreaves and Coconino National Forests.
* WHEN...From 10 AM MST /11 AM MDT/ to 7 PM MST /8 PM MDT/ Tuesday.
* 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.
The National Weather Service in Flagstaff AZ has issued a Red Flag
Warning due to strong winds and low relative humidity in effect from
10 AM MST /11 AM MDT/ to 7 PM MST /8 PM MDT/ Tuesday.
* WHAT...Critical fire weather conditions expected. For the first Red
Flag Warning, southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph
and relative humidity 7 to 18 percent, and for the second Red Flag
Warning, southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph and
relative humidity 7 to 15 percent.
* WHERE...Little Colorado River Valley in Coconino County, Little
Colorado River Valley in Navajo County, Little Colorado River
Valley in Apache County, Eastern Mogollon Rim, White Mountains, and
Northeast Plateaus and Mesas South of Hwy 264. This includes
portions of the Apache-Sitgreaves and Coconino national forests.
* WHEN...For the first Red Flag Warning, until 7 PM MST /8 PM MDT/
this evening. For the second Red Flag Warning, from 10 AM MST /11
AM MDT/ to 7 PM MST /8 PM MDT/ Tuesday.
* 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.
The National Weather Service in Flagstaff AZ has issued a Red Flag
Warning due to strong winds and low relative humidity in effect from
10 AM MST /11 AM MDT/ to 7 PM MST /8 PM MDT/ Tuesday.
* WHAT...Critical fire weather conditions expected. For the first Red
Flag Warning, southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph
and relative humidity 7 to 18 percent, and for the second Red Flag
Warning, southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph and
relative humidity 7 to 15 percent.
* WHERE...Little Colorado River Valley in Coconino County, Little
Colorado River Valley in Navajo County, Little Colorado River
Valley in Apache County, Eastern Mogollon Rim, White Mountains, and
Northeast Plateaus and Mesas South of Hwy 264. This includes
portions of the Apache-Sitgreaves and Coconino national forests.
* WHEN...For the first Red Flag Warning, until 7 PM MST /8 PM MDT/
this evening. For the second Red Flag Warning, from 10 AM MST /11
AM MDT/ to 7 PM MST /8 PM MDT/ Tuesday.
* 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.
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) has issued an
Ozone High Pollution Advisory for Flagstaff on Monday and Tuesday due
to the influence of the Pocket Fire.
This means that forecast weather conditions combined with existing
ozone levels are expected to result in local maximum 8-hour ozone
concentrations that pose a health risk. Adverse health effects
increase as air quality deteriorates.
Ozone is an air contaminant which can cause breathing difficulties
for children, older adults, as well as persons with respiratory
problems. A decrease in physical activity is recommended.
You are urged to car pool, telecommute, or use mass transit. The use
of gasoline-powered equipment should be reduced or done late in the
day.
For details on this High Pollution Advisory, visit the ADEQ internet
site at www.azdeq.gov/forecast/flagstaff or call 602-771-2300.
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Critical fire weather conditions expected east of Flagstaff.
For the Red Flag Warning on Monday, expect southwest winds 15 to 25
mph with gusts up to 40 mph and minimum relative humidity values
from 8 to 22 percent. For the Fire Weather Watch on Tuesday, expect
southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph and minimum
relative humidity values from 6 to 18 percent.
* WHERE...East and southeast of Flagstaff, stretching along the
Mogollon Rim and White Mountains, as well as northward into the
Little Colorado River Valley.
* WHEN...For the Red Flag Warning Monday, from 10 AM MST /11 AM MDT/
to 7 PM MST /8 PM MDT/ Monday. For the Fire Weather Watch on
Tuesday, from Tuesday 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.
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Critical fire weather conditions expected east of Flagstaff.
For the Red Flag Warning on Monday, expect southwest winds 15 to 25
mph with gusts up to 40 mph and minimum relative humidity values
from 8 to 22 percent. For the Fire Weather Watch on Tuesday, expect
southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph and minimum
relative humidity values from 6 to 18 percent.
* WHERE...East and southeast of Flagstaff, stretching along the
Mogollon Rim and White Mountains, as well as northward into the
Little Colorado River Valley.
* WHEN...For the Red Flag Warning Monday, from 10 AM MST /11 AM MDT/
to 7 PM MST /8 PM MDT/ Monday. For the Fire Weather Watch on
Tuesday, from Tuesday 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.
* TIMING...Until 8 PM MST Sunday.
* WIND...Southwest to west winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts to 35
mph.
* HUMIDITY...5 to 15 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* AFFECTED AREA...Southern Gila County/Tonto National Forest
Foothills.
* TIMING...Through Sunday evening.
* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 11 percent.
* 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.
The National Weather Service in Flagstaff AZ has issued a Red Flag
Warning due to strong winds and low relative humidity in effect from
10 AM MST /11 AM MDT/ to 7 PM MST /8 PM MDT/ Monday, and a Fire
Weather Watch due to strong winds and low relative humidity in effect
from Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening.
* WHAT...Critical fire weather conditions expected. For today's Red
Flag Warning, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 45 to 55 mph
and relative humidity 9 to 18 percent. For Monday's Red Flag
Warning, southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph and
relative humidity 7 to 17 percent, and for Tuesday's Fire Weather
Watch, southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph and
relative humidity 6 to 15 percent.
* WHERE...Little Colorado River Valley, Eastern Mogollon Rim, White
Mountains, and Northeast Plateaus and Mesas South of Hwy 264. This
includes portions of the Apache-Sitgreaves and Coconino national
forests.
* WHEN...For the first Red Flag Warning, until 8 PM MST /9 PM MDT/
this evening. For the second Red Flag Warning, from 10 AM MST /11
AM MDT/ to 7 PM MST /8 PM MDT/ Monday. For the Fire Weather Watch,
from Tuesday 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. Winds may damage power
lines, resulting in new fire starts, mainly today.
The National Weather Service in Flagstaff AZ has issued a Red Flag
Warning due to strong winds and low relative humidity in effect from
10 AM MST /11 AM MDT/ to 7 PM MST /8 PM MDT/ Monday, and a Fire
Weather Watch due to strong winds and low relative humidity in effect
from Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening.
* WHAT...Critical fire weather conditions expected. For today's Red
Flag Warning, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 45 to 55 mph
and relative humidity 9 to 18 percent. For Monday's Red Flag
Warning, southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph and
relative humidity 7 to 17 percent, and for Tuesday's Fire Weather
Watch, southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph and
relative humidity 6 to 15 percent.
* WHERE...Little Colorado River Valley, Eastern Mogollon Rim, White
Mountains, and Northeast Plateaus and Mesas South of Hwy 264. This
includes portions of the Apache-Sitgreaves and Coconino national
forests.
* WHEN...For the first Red Flag Warning, until 8 PM MST /9 PM MDT/
this evening. For the second Red Flag Warning, from 10 AM MST /11
AM MDT/ to 7 PM MST /8 PM MDT/ Monday. For the Fire Weather Watch,
from Tuesday 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. Winds may damage power
lines, resulting in new fire starts, mainly today.
The National Weather Service in Flagstaff AZ has issued a Red Flag
Warning due to strong winds and low relative humidity in effect from
10 AM MST /11 AM MDT/ to 7 PM MST /8 PM MDT/ Monday, and a Fire
Weather Watch due to strong winds and low relative humidity in effect
from Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening.
* WHAT...Critical fire weather conditions expected. For today's Red
Flag Warning, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 45 to 55 mph
and relative humidity 9 to 18 percent. For Monday's Red Flag
Warning, southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph and
relative humidity 7 to 17 percent, and for Tuesday's Fire Weather
Watch, southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph and
relative humidity 6 to 15 percent.
* WHERE...Little Colorado River Valley, Eastern Mogollon Rim, White
Mountains, and Northeast Plateaus and Mesas South of Hwy 264. This
includes portions of the Apache-Sitgreaves and Coconino national
forests.
* WHEN...For the first Red Flag Warning, until 8 PM MST /9 PM MDT/
this evening. For the second Red Flag Warning, from 10 AM MST /11
AM MDT/ to 7 PM MST /8 PM MDT/ Monday. For the Fire Weather Watch,
from Tuesday 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. Winds may damage power
lines, resulting in new fire starts, mainly today.
* WHAT...Critical fire weather conditions expected. Southwest winds
20 to 35 mph with gusts 45 to 55 mph and relative humidity 8 to 16
percent.
* WHERE...Kaibab Plateau, Marble and Glen Canyons, Grand Canyon
Country, Coconino Plateau, Yavapai County Mountains, Northeast
Plateaus and Mesas Hwy 264 Northward, Chinle Valley, Chuska
Mountains and Defiance Plateau, Western Mogollon Rim, Northern Gila
County, Yavapai County Valleys and Basins, Oak Creek and Sycamore
Canyons, and Black Mesa Area. This includes portions of the
Coconino, Kaibab, Prescott, and Tonto 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. Winds may damage power
lines, resulting in new fire starts.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 150, 151, 152, 153 and 154.
* TIMING...Until 8 PM MST this evening.
* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop or are ongoing will have the
potential to spread rapidly.
* WHAT...Critical fire weather conditions expected. Southwest winds
25 to 35 mph with gusts 45 to 55 mph and minimum relative humidity
8 to 15 percent.
* WHERE...All of northern and central Arizona. This includes portions
of the Apache-Sitgreaves, Coconino, Kaibab, Prescott, and Tonto
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. Winds may damage power
lines, resulting in new fire starts.
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph, with gusts from 45 to 55 mph.
Strongest winds in exposed areas and just northeast of higher
terrain features.
* WHERE...Navajo Nation in Arizona, Little Colorado River Valley,
Mogollon Rim, Kaibab Plateau, Marble and Glen Canyons, Grand Canyon
Country, Coconino Plateau, Yavapai County Mountains, and Oak Creek
and Sycamore Canyons.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST /9 PM MDT/ this evening.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could snap resulting in a few power outages. Travel will be
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
* AFFECTED AREA...Southern Gila County/Tonto National Forest
Foothills.
* TIMING...Through Sunday evening.
* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 30 to 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 11 percent.
* 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.