Willcox, AZ

5:46 AM MST on May 26, 2012 (GMT -0700)
Elev: 4259 ft
Lon: 109.9° W
Lat: 32.4° N
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Active Advisory: Wind Advisory,  Fire Weather Warning (US Severe Weather)
Tropical Weather: Tropical Storm Beryl (North Atlantic) Tropical Depression Bud (East Pacific) Typhoon Sanvu (Western Pacific)
Weather Summary
Kari Kiefer
Weather Underground Forecast for Saturday, May 26, 2012.

Subtropical Storm Beryl formed late Friday off the Carolina Coast and is expected to move slowly southwestward over the weekend. The storm may maintain tropical storm strength as it approaches the northeast coast of Florida later Sunday night. The storm itself may dump a significant amount of rain on this part of Florida and adjacent areas of Georgia, potentially good news to an area that is currently in an exceptional drought.

The main weather feature over the nation will be a low pressure system moving off the Rockies and into the Plains on Saturday. Flow around this system continues pushing a warm front eastward, over the Plains and through the Midwest. Expect widespread showers and thunderstorms to develop along this frontal boundary, from the Northern and Central Plains through the Great Lakes. Some of these storms will turn severe with strong winds, large hail, and heavy rainfall. Severe thunderstorms are most likely over Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa. By Saturday evening, the tail end of this system will reach the Northeast, bringing lighter and more widespread showers and thunderstorms to the region.

The back side of this broad low pressure system will continue pulling cool air in from Canada. This will allow for rain showers to turn to snow showers at the highest elevations of the Northern Rockies, Intermountain West, and Central Rockies. At the same time, strong and gusty winds will persist for the southern side of this system. In combination with warm and dry conditions, this will maintain high fire danger for the Southwest and Southern Rockies.
Weather Underground Forecast for Saturday, May 26, 2012.

Subtropical Storm Beryl formed late Friday off the Carolina Coast and is expected to move slowly southwestward over the weekend. The storm may maintain tropical storm strength as it approaches the northeast coast of Florida later Sunday night. The storm itself may dump a significant amount of rain on this part of Florida and adjacent areas of Georgia, potentially good news to an area that is currently in an exceptional drought.

The main weather feature over the nation will be a low pressure system moving off the Rockies and into the Plains on Saturday. Flow around this system continues pushing a warm front eastward, over the Plains and through the Midwest. Expect widespread showers and thunderstorms to develop along this frontal boundary, from the Northern and Central Plains through the Great Lakes. Some of these storms will turn severe with strong winds, large hail, and heavy rainfall. Severe thunderstorms are most likely over Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa. By Saturday evening, the tail end of this system will reach the Northeast, bringing lighter and more widespread showers and thunderstorms to the region.

The back side of this broad low pressure system will continue pulling cool air in from Canada. This will allow for rain showers to turn to snow showers at the highest elevations of the Northern Rockies, Intermountain West, and Central Rockies. At the same time, strong and gusty winds will persist for the southern side of this system. In combination with warm and dry conditions, this will maintain high fire danger for the Southwest and Southern Rockies.
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Willcox Weather at a Glance

Updated 4:51 AM MST
Weather Station
Safford (KSAD)
Elevation
3176 ft
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Now
Clear
Clear
Temperature
72 °F
Feels Like 72 °F
Wind(mph)
18
Sunrise / Set
5:15 AM
7:18 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent
Today
Clear 91 °F
Clear
Tonight
Clear 54 °F
Clear
Tomorrow
Clear 88 | 55 °F
Clear
Monday
Clear 95 | 57 °F
Clear
Tuesday
Clear 99 | 61 °F
Clear
Wednesday
Clear 99 | 61 °F
Clear
Today is forecast to be Cooler than yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
29.61 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Clear -
Moisture
Humidity
17%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KSAD 261151Z AUTO 13016KT 10SM CLR 22/M04 A2978 RMK AO2 SLP025 T02221039 10267 20222 53005 TSNO
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Weather Radio
Launch Weather Radio
Temperature
Temperature
72 °F
Dew Point
25 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
18 mph from SE
Wind Gust
Health
UV
0 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
Saturday
clear Clear. High of 91F. Windy. Winds from the SW at 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 54F. Breezy. Winds from the NW at 10 to 25 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 88F. Breezy. Winds from the NW at 15 to 20 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 55F. Winds from the North at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the ESE after midnight.
Monday
clear Clear. High of 95F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the WNW in the afternoon.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 57F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
clear Clear. High of 99F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the West in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 61F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
clear Clear. High of 99F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 61F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday
clear Clear. High of 102F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 66F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Friday
clear Clear. High of 102F. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 68F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday
clear Clear. High of 99F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 63F. Winds from the West at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 97F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 20 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 61F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Monday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 97F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 61F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
clear Clear. High of 99F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 61F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 15 mph.
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Nowcast
Wind Advisory in effect from 11 am this morning to 8 PM MST this evening...

Forecast

View Calendar 10-Day Forecast for station KSAD

Saturday, 26
Clear
91 | 54 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 27
Clear
88 | 55 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 28
Clear
95 | 57 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Tuesday, 29
Clear
99 | 61 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Wednesday, 30
Clear
99 | 61 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Thursday, 31
Clear
102 | 66 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Friday, 1
Clear
102 | 68 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Saturday, 2
Clear
99 | 63 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 3
Partly Cloudy
97 | 61 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 4
Partly Cloudy
97 | 61 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Source: BestForecast at 12:30 AM MST on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
clear Clear. High of 91F. Windy. Winds from the SW at 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 54F. Breezy. Winds from the NW at 10 to 25 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 69 | 40 86 | 26 78 | 27 68 | 23
Wind 16 mph ESE 21 mph SSW 25 mph West 11 mph NW
Humidity 35% 11% 14% 18%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 11% 18% 5% 10%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:15 AM
7:18 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.16], Average RMSE [2.08]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.11], Average RMSE [2.50] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 12:30 AM MST on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 88F. Breezy. Winds from the NW at 15 to 20 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 55F. Winds from the North at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the ESE after midnight.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 59 | 22 78 | 11 84 | 2 68 | 2
Wind 5 mph WNW 15 mph NW 14 mph NW 5 mph NE
Humidity 26% 8% 3% 7%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 4% 9% 5% 2%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:14 AM
7:19 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.08], Average RMSE [2.45]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.02], Average RMSE [2.41] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 12:30 AM MST on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
clear Clear. High of 95F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the WNW in the afternoon.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 57F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 59 | 5 85 | 6 91 | -6 71 | 6
Wind 7 mph SSE 6 mph WNW 8 mph WNW 5 mph NNW
Humidity 11% 5% 2% 7%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 2% 0% 0% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:14 AM
7:19 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.54], Average RMSE [1.77]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [1.52], Average RMSE [2.19] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 12:30 AM MST on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
clear Clear. High of 99F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the West in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 61F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 65 | 13 89 | 15 94 | 20 73 | 19
Wind 2 mph North 7 mph SW 13 mph WNW 6 mph NNW
Humidity 13% 6% 6% 12%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 0% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:14 AM
7:20 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.09], Average RMSE [2.44]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.07], Average RMSE [2.04] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 12:30 AM MST on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
clear Clear. High of 99F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 61F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 67 | 14 92 | 16 93 | 14 76 | 17
Wind 3 mph NNW 9 mph West 14 mph WNW 6 mph NW
Humidity 12% 5% 5% 10%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 0% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:13 AM
7:20 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.81], Average RMSE [2.04]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.69], Average RMSE [2.38] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 12:30 AM MST on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
clear Clear. High of 102F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 66F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 69 | 19 91 | -6 97 | 25 79 | 1
Wind 3 mph North 5 mph South 3 mph SSW 2 mph NE
Humidity 14% 2% 7% 4%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 0% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:13 AM
7:20 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.16], Average RMSE [3.24]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.17], Average RMSE [2.35] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 12:30 AM MST on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
clear Clear. High of 102F. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 15 mph.
Friday 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 70 | 32 94 | 28 97 | 25 78 | 16
Wind 6 mph ENE 11 mph SSE 14 mph SW 5 mph West
Humidity 23% 11% 8% 10%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 0% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:13 AM
7:20 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.34], Average RMSE [2.31]
Source: BestForecast at 12:30 AM MST on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
clear Clear. High of 99F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 63F. Winds from the West at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 72 | 22 94 | 34 95 | 38 77 | 36
Wind 4 mph West 9 mph SW 12 mph West 4 mph West
Humidity 15% 11% 14% 22%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 10%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 0% 1%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:13 AM
7:20 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.33], Average RMSE [3.37]
Source: BestForecast at 12:30 AM MST on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 97F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 20 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 61F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 72 | 43 92 | 52 90 | 40 74 | 41
Wind 2 mph WSW 10 mph SW 14 mph West 5 mph West
Humidity 35% 24% 17% 29%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 1% 22% 29% 33%
Conditions Clear Clear Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:13 AM
7:20 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.32], Average RMSE [3.73]
Source: BestForecast at 12:30 AM MST on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 97F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 61F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 70 | 43 86 | 47 92 | 42 74 | 42
Wind 3 mph WSW 10 mph SW 13 mph West 5 mph West
Humidity 38% 25% 17% 32%
Chance of Precip. 10% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 44% 27% 11% 6%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:13 AM
7:20 PM
Source: BestForecast at 12:30 AM MST on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
clear Clear. High of 99F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 61F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 65 | 40 86 | 47 86 | 34 74 | 39
Wind 2 mph West 9 mph SW 13 mph West 4 mph West
Humidity 41% 25% 14% 28%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 2% 1% 1% %
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:13 AM
7:20 PM
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History & Almanac
May 26, 2012 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal 91 °F 54 °F
Record 103 °F (1949) 42 °F (1980)
Yesterday 96 °F 73 °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. 26, 2012 Rise Set
Actual Time 5:15 AM MST 7:18 PM MST
Civil Twilight 4:47 AM MST 7:46 PM MST
Nautical Twilight 4:13 AM MST 8:19 PM MST
Astronomical Twilight 3:37 AM MST 8:56 PM MST
Moon 10:12 AM MST 11:38 PM MST
Length Of Visible Light 14h 58m
Length of Day
14h 03m
Tomorrow will be 1m 1s longer.
Waxing Crescent, 27% 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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Today's Extremes
State Highs State Lows
77 °F
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airpo
77 °F
Safford
77 °F
Tucson
75 °F
Tucson Davis Monthan
75 °F
Phoenix
39 °F
Grand Canyon
44 °F
Flagstaff
44 °F
Williams
48 °F
Kingman
50 °F
Prescott
Record Extremes
Snow Depth
Station Depth Elevation
Hannagan Meadows 6 in 9020 ft
Beaver Head 0 in 7990 ft
Coronado Trail 0 in 8400 ft
Maverick Fork 0 in 9200 ft
Workman Creek 1 in 6900 ft
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Aviation
City Temp. Conditions Updated
Safford 72 °F Clear 4:51 AM MST
Tucson Davis Monthan 70 °F Clear 4:55 AM MST
Sierra Vista 63 °F Clear 4:56 AM MST
Fort Huachuca 63 °F Clear 4:56 AM MST
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Type Condition
Flight Rule: VFR (KSAD)
Wind Speed: 16.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 130° (SE)
Ceiling: Unlimited

METAR KSAD 261151Z AUTO 13016KT 10SM CLR 22/M04 A2978 RMK AO2 SLP025 T02221039 10267 20222 53005 TSNO

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Sports
Event Date Forecast
Padres vs. Mets 1:10 PM EDT on May 26, 2012 Chance of a Thunderstorm, 83 °F
Tigers vs. Twins 6:10 PM UTC on May 26, 2012 Chance of a Thunderstorm, 63 °F
Event Date Forecast
Almería vs. CD Guadalajara 6:00 AM EDT on May 26, 2012 Forecast not available.
Huesca vs. Deportivo 12:00 PM CEST on May 26, 2012 Chance of Rain, High 62° F/ 17° C
Event Date Forecast
Coca-Cola 600 6:16 PM EDT on May 27, 2012 Chance of a Thunderstorm, 83 °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 26, 2012 Mostly Cloudy, 72 °F
Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial 8:30 AM CDT on May 27, 2012 Mostly Cloudy, 70 °F
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Weather Stations
Station Location Temp. Windchill Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
14 miles North West of Willcox, Willcox, AZ 66.0 °F - 23 °F 19% SSW  at  8.7 mph 0.00 in / hr 4264 ft 5:46 AM MST Rapid Fire  
Freedom Draw 18 miles NW of Willcox, Willcox, AZ 59.1 °F - 28 °F 31% NE  at  3.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 4250 ft 5:43 AM MST Normal
Bonita Bean Co. 13 Miles S.S.E. of Willc, Willcox, AZ 59.8 °F - 24 °F 25% SE  at  3.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 4230 ft 5:44 AM MST Normal
RAWS NOON CREEK AZ, Safford, AZ 69 °F - 18 °F 14% SW  at  13 mph 0.00 in / hr 4924 ft 4:37 AM MST MADIS
RAWS MULESHOE RANCH AZ, Pomerene, AZ 62 °F - 25 °F 24% SE  at  4 mph 0.00 in / hr 4560 ft 5:03 AM MST MADIS
MesoWest I-10 @ Bowie , San Simon, AZ 70 °F - 15 °F 12% ESE  at  12 mph 0.00 in / hr 3770 ft 5:17 AM MST MADIS
RAWS COLUMBINE AZ, Thatcher, AZ 44 °F 37 °F 19 °F 36% South  at  14 mph 0.00 in / hr 9521 ft 5:02 AM MST MADIS
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Wind Advisory
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 2:28 AM MDT on May 26, 2012

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

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.

* Timing... winds will increase this morning... with strongest winds
during the afternoon and early evening hours.

* Winds... southwest winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph.
Even stronger winds will occur in the mountains.

* Impacts... the strong winds will create areas of blowing dust
which could reduce visibilities to less than a quarter mile in
areas prone to dust storms. This includes but is not limited to
Interstate 10 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 7:57 PM MDT on May 25, 2012

... Red flag warning remains in effect from 11 am to 8 PM MST
Saturday for Graham... Greenlee and Cochise counties...

... Red flag warning that was previously in effect until 11 PM MST
this evening has been cancelled...

* affected area... fire weather zone 146 and eastern fire weather
zone 148.

* Timing... critical fire weather thresholds are expected to be
met by 11 am MST Saturday and will continue through early Saturday
evening.

* Winds... sustained 20-foot west to southwest winds of 20 to 25
mph with gusts up to 45 mph on Saturday.

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