critical fire weather

Since the beginning of November, Flagstaff hasn’t received much precipitation. That has forest officials worried about the risk of wildfire. Coconino National Forest Fire Planner Jesse Causer weighs in.

The National Weather Service has issued a Fire Weather Watch for this coming Sunday as scorching temperatures and dry winds persist across the state.

High fire danger across northern Arizona the next few days as hot, dry, windy conditions return to an already parched landscape. The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning through Friday for the northern half of the state.

Critical Fire Weather is expected Thursday for all of northern Arizona. The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for Thursday and Fire Weather Watch for Friday.

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for the entirety of northern Arizona. Wind advisories and critical fire weather are expected to continue through at least Wednesday of next week.

Fire managers area calling the Tunnel Fire near Flagstaff 43% contained. Crews are making progress despite high winds. Management of the 19, 000 blaze will transition to the Coconino National Forest and a Type 4 team on Friday, April 29, 2022.

The Crooks Fire burning south of Prescott is now 23% contained after burning more than 9,000 acres so far.

Fire managers are calling the Tunnel Fire near Flagstaff 43% contained this morning.

Early morning cloud coverage has cleared, leading to near-critical fire weather conditions, with sustained southwest winds around 25 mph and gusts close to 40 mph. The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for Thursday.

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for Thursday in anticipation of strong winds and low relative humidity for northern Arizona. Officials say the combination can create critical fire weather.