Safford, AZ

8:39 AM MST on May 24, 2012 (GMT -0700)
Elev: 2986 ft
Lon: 109.7° W
Lat: 32.8° N
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Active Advisory: Wind Advisory,  Fire Weather Watch, 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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Safford Weather at a Glance

Updated 7:51 AM MST
Weather Station
Safford (KSAD)
Elevation
3176 ft
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Now
Clear
Clear
Temperature
80 °F
Feels Like 80 °F
Wind(mph)
7
Sunrise / Set
5:14 AM
7:17 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent
Today
Clear 99 °F
Clear
Tonight
Clear 63 °F
Clear
Tomorrow
Clear 97 | 61 °F
Clear
Saturday
Clear 93 | 55 °F
Clear
Sunday
Clear 90 | 55 °F
Clear
Monday
Clear 95 | 61 °F
Clear
Today is forecast to be nearly the same temperature as yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
29.56 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Clear -
Moisture
Humidity
12%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KSAD 241451Z AUTO 10006KT 10SM CLR 27/M05 A2974 RMK AO2 SLP010 T02671050 51006 TSNO
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Weather Radio
Launch Weather Radio
Temperature
Temperature
80 °F
Dew Point
23 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
7 mph from East
Wind Gust
Health
UV
3 out of 16
Pollen
5.40 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Air Quality
Not available.
Flu Activity
Local Activity
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Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
clear Clear. High of 99F. Windy. Winds from the West at 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 63F. Windy. Winds from the WNW at 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph shifting to the NE after midnight.
Friday
clear Clear. High of 97F. Windy. Winds from the SSE at 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 61F. Windy. Winds from the WNW at 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph shifting to the ENE after midnight.
Saturday
clear Clear. High of 93F. Windy. Winds from the SSW at 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 55F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 90F. Winds from the West at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 55F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
clear Clear. High of 95F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 61F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
clear Clear. High of 99F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 59F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
clear Clear. High of 97F. Winds from the West at 5 to 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 64F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday
clear Clear. High of 95F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 59F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Friday
clear Clear. High of 99F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the WSW in the afternoon.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 70F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Saturday
clear Clear. High of 100F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 68F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 99F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 68F. Winds from the West 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 KSAD

Thursday, 24
Clear
99 | 63 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Friday, 25
Clear
97 | 61 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Saturday, 26
Clear
93 | 55 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 27
Clear
90 | 55 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 28
Clear
95 | 61 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Tuesday, 29
Clear
99 | 59 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Wednesday, 30
Clear
97 | 64 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Thursday, 31
Clear
95 | 59 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Friday, 1
Clear
99 | 70 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Saturday, 2
Clear
100 | 68 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Source: BestForecast at 6:45 AM MST on May 24, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
clear Clear. High of 99F. Windy. Winds from the West at 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 63F. Windy. Winds from the WNW at 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph shifting to the NE after midnight.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 66 | 28 92 | 32 93 | 27 75 | 32
Wind 15 mph West 24 mph WSW 28 mph WSW 21 mph NNW
Humidity 23% 12% 9% 20%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 3% 1% 2%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:14 AM
7:17 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.14], Average RMSE [2.01]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.07], Average RMSE [2.44] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 6:45 AM MST on May 24, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
clear Clear. High of 97F. Windy. Winds from the SSE at 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 61F. Windy. Winds from the WNW at 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph shifting to the ENE after midnight.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 66 | 26 86 | 23 91 | 28 66 | 31
Wind 19 mph ESE 30 mph SSE 28 mph SSW 21 mph NNW
Humidity 23% 10% 11% 26%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 5% 4% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:13 AM
7:18 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.09], Average RMSE [2.47]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.04], Average RMSE [2.37] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 6:45 AM MST on May 24, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
clear Clear. High of 93F. Windy. Winds from the SSW at 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 55F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 67 | 37 89 | 28 84 | 27 68 | 30
Wind 18 mph East 24 mph SW 21 mph West 7 mph NW
Humidity 33% 11% 12% 25%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 17% 9% 13% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:13 AM
7:18 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.56], Average RMSE [1.94]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [1.58], Average RMSE [2.16] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 6:45 AM MST on May 24, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 90F. Winds from the West at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 55F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 61 | 26 83 | 20 86 | 13 68 | -1
Wind 5 mph NW 5 mph WSW 10 mph WNW 5 mph NNW
Humidity 25% 9% 6% 6%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 1% 0% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:13 AM
7:19 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.09], Average RMSE [2.49]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.13], Average RMSE [2.01] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 6:45 AM MST on May 24, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
clear Clear. High of 95F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 61F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 60 | 4 85 | 12 91 | 18 70 | 9
Wind 2 mph North 5 mph South 8 mph West 5 mph NW
Humidity 10% 6% 6% 9%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 0% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:12 AM
7:20 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.78], Average RMSE [2.03]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.65], Average RMSE [2.22] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 6:45 AM MST on May 24, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
clear Clear. High of 99F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 59F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 66 | 0 87 | 15 88 | 17 73 | 10
Wind 2 mph NNW 7 mph SSW 14 mph West 5 mph NW
Humidity 13% 7% 7% 8%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 0% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:12 AM
7:20 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.12], Average RMSE [3.22]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.13], Average RMSE [2.12] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 6:45 AM MST on May 24, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
clear Clear. High of 97F. Winds from the West at 5 to 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 64F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 64 | 23 90 | 28 93 | 28 75 | 23
Wind 3 mph NW 10 mph WSW 15 mph WNW 7 mph NW
Humidity 20% 10% 9% 14%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 0% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:12 AM
7:20 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.25], Average RMSE [2.29]
Source: BestForecast at 6:45 AM MST on May 24, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
clear Clear. High of 95F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 59F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 68 | 21 91 | 30 93 | 29 77 | 33
Wind 4 mph NNW 8 mph West 11 mph West 2 mph WNW
Humidity 16% 11% 10% 20%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 0% 2%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:12 AM
7:20 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.23], Average RMSE [3.33]
Source: BestForecast at 6:45 AM MST on May 24, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
clear Clear. High of 99F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the WSW in the afternoon.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 70F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 66 | 32 91 | 30 91 | 32 79 | 37
Wind 3 mph ENE 8 mph West 8 mph West 2 mph West
Humidity 27% 11% 13% 22%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 10%
Cloud Cover 2% 0% 1% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:12 AM
7:20 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.32], Average RMSE [3.68]
Source: BestForecast at 6:45 AM MST on May 24, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
clear Clear. High of 100F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 68F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 73 | 41 90 | 46 96 | 38 79 | 40
Wind 2 mph East 7 mph SSW 11 mph West 3 mph West
Humidity 31% 20% 13% 24%
Chance of Precip. 10% 0% 0% 10%
Cloud Cover 1% 2% 3% 4%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:12 AM
7:20 PM
Source: BestForecast at 6:45 AM MST on May 24, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 99F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 68F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 73 | 42 88 | 44 94 | 35 79 | 37
Wind 2 mph SSE 10 mph SW 13 mph West 4 mph West
Humidity 31% 20% 12% 22%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 5% 5% 5% %
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:12 AM
7:20 PM
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History & Almanac
May 24, 2012 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal 91 °F 54 °F
Record 104 °F (2005) 41 °F (1971)
Yesterday 102 °F 65 °F
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Earthquake Activity
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 5:14 AM MST 7:17 PM MST
Civil Twilight 4:46 AM MST 7:45 PM MST
Nautical Twilight 4:12 AM MST 8:19 PM MST
Astronomical Twilight 3:36 AM MST 8:55 PM MST
Moon 8:15 AM MST 10:23 PM MST
Length Of Visible Light 14h 58m
Length of Day
14h 03m
Tomorrow will be 1m 5s longer.
Waxing Crescent, 12% of the Moon is Illuminated
Today
Waxing Crescent
May 28
First Quarter
Jun 4
Full
Jun 11
Last Quarter
Jun 19
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State Highs State Lows
84 °F
Bullhead City
84 °F
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airpo
82 °F
Chandler
82 °F
Casa Grande
82 °F
Phoenix
36 °F
Grand Canyon
45 °F
Flagstaff
53 °F
Williams
55 °F
Payson
55 °F
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Snow Depth
Station Depth Elevation
Hannagan Meadows 5 in 9020 ft
Workman Creek 1 in 6900 ft
Promontory 0 in 7930 ft
Baker Butte 0 in 7300 ft
Happy Jack 0 in 7630 ft
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Aviation
City Temp. Conditions Updated
Safford 80 °F Clear 7:51 AM MST
Tucson Davis Monthan 81 °F Clear 7:55 AM MST
Tucson 82 °F Clear 7:53 AM MST
Silver City 73 °F Clear 9:35 AM MDT
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Type Condition
Flight Rule: VFR (KSAD)
Wind Speed: 6.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 100° (East)
Ceiling: Unlimited

METAR KSAD 241451Z AUTO 10006KT 10SM CLR 27/M05 A2974 RMK AO2 SLP010 T02671050 51006 TSNO

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Tigers vs. Indians 12:05 PM EDT on May 24, 2012 Clear, 77 °F
Braves vs. Reds 7:10 PM EDT on May 24, 2012 Clear, 81 °F
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Numancia vs. Almería 8:00 PM CEST on May 24, 2012 Clear, High 80° F/ 27° C
Recreativo de Huelva vs. Valladolid 10:00 PM CEST on May 24, 2012 Clear, High 80° F/ 27° C
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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
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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 Overcast, 76 °F
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Station Location Temp. Windchill Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
RAWS BLACK HILLS AZ, Fort Thomas, AZ 81 °F - 24 °F 12% NNW  at  8 mph 0.00 in / hr 3352 ft 7:53 AM MST MADIS
RAWS NOON CREEK AZ, Safford, AZ 76 °F - 22 °F 13% NE  at  6 mph 0.00 in / hr 4924 ft 7:37 AM MST MADIS
RAWS GUTHRIE AZ, Morenci, AZ 65 °F - 19 °F 17% WSW  at  11 mph 0.00 in / hr 6339 ft 8:03 AM MST MADIS
RAWS COLUMBINE AZ, Thatcher, AZ 49 °F 44 °F 16 °F 26% SSE  at  11 mph 0.00 in / hr 9521 ft 8:02 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 Watch, Fire Weather Warning
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 3:37 AM MDT on May 24, 2012

... Red flag warning remains in effect from 11 am this morning to
8 PM MST this evening...
... Red flag warning remains in effect from 8 am to 11 PM MST
Friday...
... Fire Weather Watch in effect from Saturday morning through
Saturday evening...

The National Weather Service in Tucson has issued a Fire Weather
Watch... which is in effect from Saturday morning through Saturday
evening. A red flag warning remains in effect from 11 am this
morning to 8 PM MST this evening. A red flag warning remains in
effect from 8 am to 11 PM MST Friday.

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

* Affected area... the red flag warning today and Friday is in
effect for Graham... Greenlee... Cochise... Santa Cruz and Pima
counties. The Fire Weather Watch Saturday is in effect for
Graham... Greenlee and Cochise counties.

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

* Winds... today... expect sustained 20-foot southwest winds of 20
to 30 mph with gusts to near 45 mph. Friday... sustained 20-foot
south to southwest winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55
mph. The strongest winds are expected across the eastern
portions of the warned area each day. Saturday... sustained
20-foot west to southwest winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to
45 mph.

* Relative humidity... minimum relative humidity values will be in
the single digits to lower teens today through Saturday.

* 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.

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
red flag warnings.

Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the
field of the Fire Weather Watch for portions of Southeast
Arizona.