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Wind Advisory
Issued: 4:53 PM May. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MST /NOON MDT/ TO 8 PM MST /9 PM MDT/ SUNDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Black Mesa, Chuska Mountains, and Defiance Plateau, Little Colorado River Valley, Mogollon Rim, Kaibito Plateau, Painted Desert, Kaibab Plateau, Grand Canyon Country, Coconino Plateau, Yavapai County Mountains, White Mountains, and Oak Creek and Sycamore Canyons. * WHEN...From 11 AM MST /noon MDT/ to 8 PM MST /9 PM MDT/ Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could snap resulting in a few power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles, such as RVs, campers, and tractor trailers. Use extra caution. Secure loose outdoor objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. &&
Red Flag Warning
Issued: 4:35 PM May. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MST /NOON MDT/ TO 8 PM MST /9 PM MDT/ SUNDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph, Relative Humidity between 11 to 23 percent. * WHERE...Chinle Valley, Chuska Mountains and Defiance Plateau, Grand Canyon Country, Kaibab Plateau, Marble and Glen Canyons, and White Mountains. This includes portions of the Apache-Sitgreaves and Kaibab national forests. * WHEN...From 11 AM MST /noon MDT/ to 8 PM MST /9 PM MDT/ Sunday. * IMPACTS...Rapid spread and growth of any new or existing fires. Fires will have the potential to exhibit extreme fire behavior. Elevated potential for new fire starts. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do your part: No open flames or sparks, keep vehicles off of dry grass, properly dispose of cigarette butts, and avoid power equipment that creates sparks. One less spark, one less wildfire. Obey all fire restrictions. To view a map of current fire restrictions, go to wildlandfire.az.gov/fire-restrictions. A red flag warning is issued when we identify weather conditions that promote rapid spread of fire which may become life-threatening. This does not mean there is a fire. These conditions are either occurring now or will begin soon. It is important to have multiple ways to receive information from authorities. Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this Red Flag Warning. &&
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