MST Tue May 13 2025/ ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM MST /10 AM MDT/ TO 6 PM MST /7 PM MDT/ WEDNESDAY FOR THE WHITE MOUNTAINS NORTHWARD TO THE CHUSKA MOUNTAINS... ...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM MST /8 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING FOR THE WHITE MOUNTAINS NORTHWARD TO THE CHUSKA MOUNTAINS AND LITTLE COLORADO RIVER VALLEY... * AFFECTED AREA...Locations near Alpine, Buffalo Pass, Eagar- Springerville, Ganado, Greer, Pinetop-Lakeside, Saint Johns, Show Low, Whiteriver and Window Rock. This includes portions of the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest. * WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...10 to 15 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. &&
