...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM MST /9 AM MDT/ FRIDAY TO 8 PM MST /9 PM MDT/ SATURDAY DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR GRAND CANYON COUNTRY, KAIBAB PLATEAU, AND MARBLE AND GLEN CANYONS... The National Weather Service in Flagstaff has issued a Red Flag Warning due to strong winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 8 AM MST /9 AM MDT/ Friday to 8 PM MST /9 PM MDT/ Saturday. * AFFECTED AREA...Locations near Fredonia, Grand Canyon, Jacob Lake, North Rim and Page. This includes portions of the Kaibab National Forest. * WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts 35 to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...5 to 10 percent. * IMPACTS...The combination of gusty winds and low humidity can cause fire 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. &&
