Northwest Plateau

Fire Weather Warning
Statement as of 10:14 AM MDT on May 23, 2013

... Red flag warning remains in effect until 8 PM MST this evening
for strong winds and low relative humidity for fire weather zone
102...

* affected area... in Arizona... fire weather zone 102 northwest
deserts/northwest plateau.

* Timing... winds will remain strong through early this evening.

* Wind... south to southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts 35 to 40 mph.

* Humidity... less than 10 percent.

* Impacts... the combination of gusty winds... low relative
humidity and dry fuels can create conditions that are
favorable for extreme fire behavior.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

Please advise the appropriate fire weather officials in the field
of this red flag warning.




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