Red Flag Warning
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tucson AZ
137 PM MST Mon May 20 2024
AZZ152-210300-
/O.CON.KTWC.FW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240521T0300Z/
Arizona Fire Weather Zone 152
Eastern half Desert Grasslands FDRA including elevations up to
5500 feet in Southwest Graham County and Eastern two thirds of
Cochise County-Southern San Carlos Reservation-
Southern Greenlee County below 5000 feet-TDC-
137 PM MST Mon May 20 2024
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING
FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 152...
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 152.
* TIMING...Through 8 PM this evening.
* WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...6 to 10 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop or are ongoing will have the
potential to spread rapidly. Any fires that develop or are
ongoing will have the potential to spread rapidly.
* FOR A DETAILED VIEW OF THE HAZARD AREA...Visit
weather.gov/Tucson and click on the Detailed Hazards Icon.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or are expected to develop. A
combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and dry
vegetation will create the potential for rapid and erratic fire
growth.
Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the
field of the Red Flag Warning for portions of Southeast Arizona.
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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
557 AM MDT Mon May 20 2024
...CRITICAL FIRE CONDITIONS EXPECTED ON MONDAY...
Persistent and deep southwest flow over the Desert Southwest will
bring above normal temperatures, very dry to exceptionally dry
air, and breezy conditions through the week. Winds will be
strongest on todday. This will combine with dry fuels to create
critical fire conditions over much of southwest and south- central
New Mexico.
NMZ110>113-210300-
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Southwest Mountains/Gila NF/Apache NF/GLZ-
Southwest Deserts and Lowlands/Las Cruces BLM/GLZ-
South Central Lowlands and Southern Rio Grande Valley/BLM/GLZ-
Capitan and Sacramento Mountains/Lincoln NF/LNZ-
557 AM MDT Mon May 20 2024
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM MDT
THIS EVENING FOR EXCEPTIONALLY DRY AIR, ABNORMAL WARMTH, DRY
FUELS, AND BREEZY WINDS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 110, 111, 112, AND
113...
* AFFECTED AREA...Southwest and South-central New Mexico,
including the Lincoln and Gila National Forest.
* WIND...West to Southwest Winds 15 to 25 MPH gusting to 40 MPH.
* HUMIDITY...5 to 8 Percent, 8 to 12 percent above 7500 feet.
* EXPERIMENTAL RFTI...4 to 6 Near Critical to Critical.
* IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
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ROGERS
Air Quality Alert
CAZ562-566>568-210700-
Imperial County Southwest-Imperial County West-Imperial Valley-
Chiriaco Summit-
Including the cities of Mountain Spring, Coolidge Springs,
Salton City, Winona, Coyote Wells, Ocotillo, Plaster City,
El Centro, Calexico, Alamorio, Brawley, and Chiriaco Summit
124 PM PDT Mon May 20 2024
...AIR QUALITY ALERT DUE TO ELEVATED PARTICLE POLLUTION LEVELS FROM
WINDBLOWN DUST...
The Imperial County APCD has updated an air quality alert due to
increased particle pollution from blowing dust. The air quality
alert is in effect Monday 11 AM through midnight.
In areas directly impacted by high levels of windblown dust, limit
your exposure by remaining indoors with windows and doors closed and
avoiding vigorous physical activity. Run your air conditioner or an
air purifier. If temperatures allow, avoid using whole house fans or
swamp coolers that bring in outside air.
Exposure to high particle pollution levels can cause serious health
problems, including asthma attacks, heart and lung disease symptoms,
and increased risk of respiratory infections. People with heart or
lung diseases should follow their doctor`s advice for dealing with
episodes of unhealthy air quality. Children, older adults, and
people with respiratory or heart disease should avoid prolonged
exposure and strenuous activities when particle pollution levels are
high.
To help minimize outdoor particle pollution levels:
* Carpool, telecommute, reduce trips, or take public transportation
* Slow down if driving on dirt roads
* Stabilize loose soils
Levels of particle pollution can vary hour by hour and by location
depending on wind conditions.
To view current and forecast air quality within Imperial County
visit the Imperial County Air Quality website at
http://www.imperialvalleyair.org/ or follow ICAPCD on Twitter,
facebook or Instagram (@county_air).
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
1243 PM MDT Mon May 20 2024
COZ003-006>014-017>023-UTZ022-025-027>029-211845-
Roan and Tavaputs Plateaus-Grand Valley-Debeque to Silt Corridor-
Central Colorado River Basin-Grand and Battlement Mesas-
Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys-
Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin-
West Elk and Sawatch Mountains-Flat Tops-Upper Gunnison River Valley-
Uncompahgre Plateau and Dallas Divide-Northwest San Juan Mountains-
Southwest San Juan Mountains-Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River-
Four Corners/Upper Dolores River-Animas River Basin-
San Juan River Basin-Southeast Utah-Tavaputs Plateau-
Arches/Grand Flat-La Sal and Abajo Mountains-
Canyonlands/Natural Bridges-
1243 PM MDT Mon May 20 2024
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwest Colorado, southwest
Colorado, west central Colorado, east central Utah and southeast
Utah.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Warm and windy conditions today ahead of a cold front will bring
wind gusts 30 to 40 mph across the region. Near critical fire
weather conditions this afternoon are expected around the Four
Corners, where fuels remain sub-critical. Showers and
thunderstorms along the front will work through the region this
afternoon and into the overnight hours. Gusty outflows and small
hail are expected in storms today. Accumulating mountain
snows expected above 10000 feet tonight, as cold air behind the
front lowers freezing levels.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms will continue on Tuesday
behind the front. Gusty outflow winds and small hail will remain a
threat in thunderstorms on Tuesday. Quieter conditions return
Wednesday into late week, when unsettled weather returns to the
region.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected today or tonight, however
spotters are encouraged to report excessive wind or any observed
wind related damage to the National Weather Service in Grand
Junction.
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