Elfrida, AZ

3:05 AM MST on May 24, 2012 (GMT -0700)
Elev: 4154 ft
Lon: 109.7° W
Lat: 31.7° N
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Active Advisory: Wind Advisory,  Fire Weather Warning (US Severe Weather)
Tropical Weather: Invest 94 (North Atlantic) Hurricane Bud (East Pacific) Typhoon Sanvu (Western Pacific)
Weather Summary
Jessica Parker
Weather Underground Forecast for Thursday, May 24, 2012.

Rain and thunderstorms will continue across parts of the Midwest and Central Plains on Thursday as low pressure forms along a cold front extending through the Central U.S. The heaviest amounts of rain are anticipated near the front in areas of northern Wisconsin, southern Minnesota and Iowa. There is a slight risk of severe storms for the Upper and Mid-Mississippi Valleys Thursday afternoon and night with damaging wind gusts and isolated tornadoes.

In the West, a strong storm system will drop southward from the Gulf of Alaska on Thursday. This system will lead to an increase in showers and possible thunderstorms across the Pacific Northwest and Northern Intermountain West. The colder airmass accompanying this system will lower snow levels in the mountains and cause temperatures to run about 10 degrees below normal for this time of year. Meanwhile, winds will pick up across the rest of the West, increasing fire danger potential across the Southwest and parts of southeastern Utah and southwestern Colorado.

In the East, light showers and afternoon thunderstorms will remain possible across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states. To the south, heavy rain and strong thunderstorms with gusty winds are expected to continue across the southern tip of Florida. Saturated grounds from heavy rainfall that occurred during the last couple of days combined with Thursday\'s rainfall will continue flood concerns near Miami-Dade County.
Weather Underground Forecast for Thursday, May 24, 2012.

Rain and thunderstorms will continue across parts of the Midwest and Central Plains on Thursday as low pressure forms along a cold front extending through the Central U.S. The heaviest amounts of rain are anticipated near the front in areas of northern Wisconsin, southern Minnesota and Iowa. There is a slight risk of severe storms for the Upper and Mid-Mississippi Valleys Thursday afternoon and night with damaging wind gusts and isolated tornadoes.

In the West, a strong storm system will drop southward from the Gulf of Alaska on Thursday. This system will lead to an increase in showers and possible thunderstorms across the Pacific Northwest and Northern Intermountain West. The colder airmass accompanying this system will lower snow levels in the mountains and cause temperatures to run about 10 degrees below normal for this time of year. Meanwhile, winds will pick up across the rest of the West, increasing fire danger potential across the Southwest and parts of southeastern Utah and southwestern Colorado.

In the East, light showers and afternoon thunderstorms will remain possible across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states. To the south, heavy rain and strong thunderstorms with gusty winds are expected to continue across the southern tip of Florida. Saturated grounds from heavy rainfall that occurred during the last couple of days combined with Thursday\'s rainfall will continue flood concerns near Miami-Dade County.
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Elfrida Weather at a Glance

Updated 3:00 AM MST
Elevation
4167 ft
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Now
Clear
Clear
Temperature
60.0 °F
Feels Like 60.0 °F
Wind(mph)
6.0
Sunrise / Set
5:16 AM
7:14 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent
Tonight
Clear 55 °F
Clear
Thursday
Clear 91 °F
Clear
Thursday Night
Clear 55 °F
Clear
Friday
Clear 90 | 54 °F
Clear
Saturday
Clear 88 | 39 °F
Clear
Sunday
Clear 86 | 37 °F
Clear
Today is forecast to be Cooler than yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
29.61 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Clear -
Moisture
Humidity
26%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KDUG 240956Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 20/M02 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP025 T02001022
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Weather Radio
Launch Weather Radio
Temperature
Temperature
60.0 °F
Dew Point
25 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
6.0 mph from Variable
Wind Gust
9.0 mph
Health
UV
0 out of 16
Pollen
6.20 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Air Quality
Not available.
Flu Activity
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Source: BestForecast
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
clear Clear. High of 91F. Windy. Winds from the SW at 25 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 55F. Windy. Winds from the SSW at 20 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
Friday
clear Clear. High of 90F. Windy. Winds from the SSW at 30 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 54F. Windy. Winds from the SW at 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph.
Saturday
clear Clear. High of 88F. Windy. Winds from the SW at 25 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 39F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 86F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 37F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the North after midnight.
Monday
clear Clear. High of 93F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 46F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
clear Clear. High of 90F. Breezy. Winds from the SW at 10 to 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 46F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
clear Clear. High of 91F. Breezy. Winds from the WSW at 10 to 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 50F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday
clear Clear. High of 97F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 54F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Friday
clear Clear. High of 97F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the WSW in the afternoon.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 55F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Saturday
clear Clear. High of 90F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 55F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 90F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 55F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph.
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Wind Advisory in effect from 11 am this morning to 8 PM MST this evening...
Wind Advisory in effect from 8 am to 11 PM MST Friday...

Forecast

View Calendar 10-Day Forecast for station KAZELFRI1

Thursday, 24
Clear
91 | 55 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Friday, 25
Clear
90 | 54 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Saturday, 26
Clear
88 | 39 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 27
Clear
86 | 37 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 28
Clear
93 | 46 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Tuesday, 29
Clear
90 | 46 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Wednesday, 30
Clear
91 | 50 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Thursday, 31
Clear
97 | 54 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Friday, 1
Clear
97 | 55 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Saturday, 2
Clear
90 | 55 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Source: BestForecast at 12:49 AM MST on May 24, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
clear Clear. High of 91F. Windy. Winds from the SW at 25 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 55F. Windy. Winds from the SSW at 20 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 66 | 41 88 | 30 | 62 | 27
Wind 20 mph South 29 mph SSW mph 13 mph SSW
Humidity 41% 11% % 27%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 2% 3% % 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:16 AM
7:14 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.34], Average RMSE [3.18]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.08], Average RMSE [4.05] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 12:49 AM MST on May 24, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
clear Clear. High of 90F. Windy. Winds from the SSW at 30 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 54F. Windy. Winds from the SW at 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 70 | 39 88 | 30 82 | 34 57 | 29
Wind 24 mph South 29 mph SSW 31 mph SSW 24 mph SW
Humidity 33% 11% 17% 34%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 4% 3% 3% 3%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:16 AM
7:15 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.22], Average RMSE [2.91]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.11], Average RMSE [3.96] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 12:49 AM MST on May 24, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
clear Clear. High of 88F. Windy. Winds from the SW at 25 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 39F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 66 | 39 83 | 27 77 | 28 57 | 27
Wind 19 mph SW 26 mph SW 20 mph SW 5 mph West
Humidity 36% 12% 16% 30%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 8% 10% 14% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:15 AM
7:16 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.65], Average RMSE [2.17]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [1.56], Average RMSE [4.36] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 12:49 AM MST on May 24, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 86F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 37F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the North after midnight.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 49 | 20 81 | 26 81 | 17 52 | 7
Wind 2 mph WNW 8 mph SW 12 mph WSW 4 mph WNW
Humidity 35% 12% 9% 16%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 0% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:15 AM
7:16 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.75], Average RMSE [3.16]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [1.91], Average RMSE [4.30] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 12:49 AM MST on May 24, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
clear Clear. High of 93F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 46F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 51 | 5 85 | 10 84 | 17 60 | 12
Wind 2 mph NE 9 mph South 13 mph WSW 4 mph WSW
Humidity 16% 6% 8% 17%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 0% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:15 AM
7:17 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.11], Average RMSE [3.57]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.06], Average RMSE [3.48] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 12:49 AM MST on May 24, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
clear Clear. High of 90F. Breezy. Winds from the SW at 10 to 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 46F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 55 | 15 85 | 12 84 | 17 61 | 13
Wind 4 mph SSW 12 mph SSW 16 mph WSW 4 mph West
Humidity 20% 6% 8% 17%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 0% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:15 AM
7:17 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.19], Average RMSE [3.26]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [1.91], Average RMSE [3.35] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 12:49 AM MST on May 24, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
clear Clear. High of 91F. Breezy. Winds from the WSW at 10 to 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 50F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 56 | 19 85 | 21 86 | 18 58 | 20
Wind 3 mph WSW 12 mph SW 16 mph West 6 mph West
Humidity 23% 8% 8% 22%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 0% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:15 AM
7:17 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.92], Average RMSE [3.97]
Source: BestForecast at 12:49 AM MST on May 24, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
clear Clear. High of 97F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 54F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 60 | 31 81 | 20 88 | 17 67 | 32
Wind 3 mph West 7 mph SW 11 mph West 4 mph West
Humidity 34% 10% 6% 28%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 0% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:15 AM
7:17 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.54], Average RMSE [4.48]
Source: BestForecast at 12:49 AM MST on May 24, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
clear Clear. High of 97F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the WSW in the afternoon.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 55F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 61 | 30 81 | 20 88 | 17 69 | 23
Wind 1 mph SSE 7 mph SW 11 mph West 4 mph WSW
Humidity 33% 10% 6% 18%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 0% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:15 AM
7:17 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.50], Average RMSE [4.43]
Source: BestForecast at 12:49 AM MST on May 24, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
clear Clear. High of 90F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 55F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 63 | 32 87 | 41 87 | 30 70 | 33
Wind 3 mph South 6 mph SW 11 mph WSW 6 mph WSW
Humidity 31% 20% 12% 25%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 10%
Cloud Cover 0% 1% 3% 5%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:15 AM
7:17 PM
Source: BestForecast at 12:49 AM MST on May 24, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 90F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 55F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 63 | 34 85 | 41 87 | 28 69 | 29
Wind 5 mph SSW 9 mph SW 14 mph WSW 7 mph WSW
Humidity 33% 21% 12% 22%
Chance of Precip. 10% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 8% 4% 1% %
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:15 AM
7:17 PM
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History & Almanac
May 24, 2012 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KDUG) 88 °F 52 °F
Record (KDUG) 101 °F (1984) 41 °F (1971)
Yesterday 98 °F 59 °F
Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 14
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City Distance Mag. Time & Date
No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby.
Minimum magnitude displayed is 2.5.
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Astronomy
May. 24, 2012 Rise Set
Actual Time 5:16 AM MST 7:14 PM MST
Civil Twilight 4:49 AM MST 7:42 PM MST
Nautical Twilight 4:16 AM MST 8:15 PM MST
Astronomical Twilight 3:41 AM MST 8:50 PM MST
Moon 8:18 AM MST 10:20 PM MST
Length Of Visible Light 14h 52m
Length of Day
13h 58m
Tomorrow will be 1m 3s longer.
Waxing Crescent, 11% of the Moon is Illuminated
Today
Waxing Crescent
May 28
First Quarter
Jun 4
Full
Jun 11
Last Quarter
Jun 19
New
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Today's Extremes
State Highs State Lows
84 °F
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airpo
84 °F
Bullhead City
82 °F
Scottsdale
82 °F
Phoenix
81 °F
Glendale Luke AFB
46 °F
Grand Canyon
55 °F
Flagstaff
57 °F
Williams
59 °F
Show Low
60 °F
Window Rock
Record Extremes
Snow Depth
Station Depth Elevation
Hannagan Meadows 7 in 9020 ft
Beaver Head 0 in 7990 ft
Wildcat 0 in 7850 ft
Coronado Trail 0 in 8400 ft
Maverick Fork 0 in 9200 ft
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Aviation
City Temp. Conditions Updated
Douglas Bisbee 68 °F Clear 2:56 AM MST
Sierra Vista 72 °F Clear 2:56 AM MST
Fort Huachuca 70 °F Clear 2:56 AM MST
Nogales 71 °F Clear 2:54 AM MST
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Flight Rule: VFR (KDUG)
Wind Speed: 4.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 206° (SSW)
Ceiling: Unlimited

METAR KDUG 240956Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 20/M02 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP025 T02001022

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Sports
Event Date Forecast
Tigers vs. Indians 12:05 PM EDT on May 24, 2012 Clear, 74 °F
Braves vs. Reds 7:10 PM EDT on May 24, 2012 Clear, 81 °F
Event Date Forecast
Numancia vs. Almería 8:00 PM CEST on May 24, 2012 Clear, High 82° F/ 28° C
Recreativo de Huelva vs. Valladolid 10:00 PM CEST on May 24, 2012 Clear, High 80° F/ 27° C
Event Date Forecast
Coca-Cola 600 6:16 PM EDT on May 27, 2012 Partly Cloudy, 81 °F
FedEx 400 benefiting Autism Speaks 1:15 PM EDT on June 03, 2012 Average High 79° F/ 26° C
Event Date Forecast
Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial 8:30 AM CDT on May 24, 2012 Mostly Cloudy, 72 °F
Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial 8:30 AM CDT on May 25, 2012 Mostly Cloudy, 72 °F
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Weather Stations
Station Location Temp. Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
3 miles north of Elfrida, Elfrida, AZ 60.0 °F 25 °F 26% SSW  at  6.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 4167 ft 3:00 AM MST Normal
Gleeson (High Lonesome Ranch), Elfrida, AZ 62.3 °F 26 °F 25% SW  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 5032 ft 3:05 AM MST Rapid Fire  
APRSWXNET Pearce AZ , Pearce, AZ 64 °F 21 °F 19% SW  at  4 mph 0.00 in / hr 4669 ft 2:46 AM MST MADIS
North of Ironwood Rd., Pearce, AZ 63.2 °F 24 °F 22% South  at  3.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 4365 ft 3:04 AM MST Normal  
DDMET Douglas, AZ, Pirtleville, AZ 69 °F 27 °F 21% North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 4142 ft 2:30 AM MST MADIS
Bisbee, AZ 63.1 °F 26 °F 24% NE  at  0.0 mph - / hr 5580 ft 3:02 AM MST Normal  
RAWS RUCKER AZ, Elfrida, AZ 65 °F 18 °F 16% WSW  at  13 mph 0.00 in / hr 5700 ft 1:57 AM MST MADIS
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Wind Advisory
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 3:02 AM MDT on May 24, 2012

... Wind Advisory in effect from 11 am this morning to 8 PM MST
this evening...
... Wind Advisory remains in effect from 8 am to 11 PM MST
Friday...

The National Weather Service in Tucson has issued a Wind
Advisory... which is in effect from 11 am this morning to 8 PM MST
this evening. A Wind Advisory remains in effect from 8 am to
11 PM MST Friday.

* Timing... strong and gusty winds will redevelop again today with
the strongest winds expected during the mid to late afternoon...
but anytime between the late morning through the early evening
hours will see gusty winds. On Friday the winds will be even
stronger and will commence earlier in the day and linger later
into the evening hours.

* Winds... south to southwest winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts to
around 45 to 55 mph will occur this afternoon and evening and
again Friday morning into Friday evening. Even stronger winds
will occur in the mountains.

* Impacts... the strong winds will create blowing dust along
highways which could reduce visibilities to less than a
quarter mile in areas prone to blowing dust. These areas
include but are not limited to Interstate 10 between Tucson
and Phoenix as well as between Benson and the New Mexico
border. In addition... the winds will make driving difficult
for high profile vehicles.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph or greater
are expected in the valleys... or 35 mph or greater above
5000 feet. Higher gusts are also likely. This could make driving
difficult... especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra
caution.






Fire Weather Warning
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 8:05 PM MDT on May 23, 2012

... Red flag warning remains in effect from 11 am to 8 PM MST
Thursday...
... Red flag warning remains in effect from 8 am to 11 PM MST
Friday...
... Red flag warning has expired...

The red flag warning is no longer in effect this evening.

A red flag warning remains in effect from 11 am to 8 PM MST
Thursday. A red flag warning also remains in effect from 8 am to
11 PM MST Friday.

* Affected area... the red flag warning Thursday is in effect for
Graham... Greenlee... Cochise... Santa Cruz... central and eastern
Pima and southeast Pinal counties. The red flag warning Friday
is in effect for Graham... Greenlee... Cochise... Santa Cruz...
Pima and southeast Pinal counties.

* Timing... critical fire weather thresholds are expected to be met
by the late morning hours... and continue through early evening
Thursday. Friday... critical fire weather thresholds are expected
to be met by the mid-morning hours... and persist through the
late evening.

* Winds... Thursday... expect sustained 20-foot southwest winds of
20 to 25 mph with gusts to near 40 mph. Friday... sustained
20-foot south to southwest winds of 25 to 30 mph with gusts up
to 55 mph. The strongest winds are expected across the eastern
portions of the warned area each day.

* Relative humidity... minimum relative humidity values will be in
the single digits to lower teens Thursday and Friday.

* Impacts... any fires that develop will have the potential for
rapid spread. Ongoing fires may experience rapid and erratic
fire growth. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A red flag warning means that critical fire weather conditions are
either occurring now... or will shortly. A combination of strong
winds... low relative humidity... and warm temperatures will create
the potential for rapid and erratic fire growth.

Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field
of the red flag warning for portions of Southeast Arizona.