Holbrook, AZ Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM MST /9 AM MDT/ THIS
MORNING TO 7 PM MST /8 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts 60 to 70 mph.

* WHERE...Little Colorado River Valley.

* WHEN...From 8 AM MST /9 AM MDT/ this morning to 7 PM MST /8 PM
MDT/ this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Travel
will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Areas of
blowing dust will lead to reduced visibilities, resulting in
hazardous driving conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the
wind.

Winds this strong will make driving extremely difficult, especially
for high profile vehicles, such as RVs, campers, and tractor
trailers. Use extreme caution and avoid unnecessary travel.

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...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MST /NOON MDT/
TO 7 PM MST /8 PM MDT/ TUESDAY FOR THE WHITE MOUNTAINS NORTHWARD
TO THE CHUSKA MOUNTAINS...

* AFFECTED AREA...Locations near Alpine, Buffalo Pass, Eagar-
Springerville, Ganado, Holbrook, Pinetop-Lakeside, Saint
Johns, Show Low, Snowflake-Taylor, Tuba City, Whiteriver,
Window Rock and Winslow. This includes portions of the Apache-
Sitgreaves National Forest.

* WINDS...Southwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 9 percent.

* IMPACTS...The combination of gusty winds and low humidity can
cause fires to rapidly grow in size and intensity before first
responders can contain them.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring or are imminent. A combination of strong
winds and low relative humidities can contribute to extreme fire
behavior.

Please notify field crews of this Red Flag Warning.

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