MST Mon May 12 2025/ ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MST /8 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING FOR THE WHITE MOUNTAINS NORTHWARD TO THE CHUSKA MOUNTAINS... ...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, Pinetop-Lakeside, Saint Johns, Show Low, Whiteriver and Window Rock. This includes portions of the Apache- Sitgreaves National Forest. * WINDS...Southwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 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. &&
