* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Black Mesa, Chuska Mountains, and Defiance Plateau, Little Colorado River Valley, Mogollon Rim, Kaibito Plateau, Painted Desert, Kaibab Plateau, Grand Canyon Country, Coconino Plateau, Yavapai County Mountains, White Mountains, and Oak Creek and Sycamore Canyons.

* WHEN...From 11 AM MST /noon MDT/ to 8 PM MST /9 PM MDT/ Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could snap resulting in a few power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles, such as RVs, campers, and tractor trailers. Use extra caution.

Secure loose outdoor objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. close

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph, Relative Humidity between 12 to 21 percent.

* WHERE...Coconino Plateau, Western Mogollon Rim, and Yavapai County Mountains. This includes portions of the Coconino, Kaibab, and Prescott national forests.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST /9 PM MDT/ this evening.

* IMPACTS...Rapid spread and growth of any new or existing fires. Fires will have the potential to exhibit extreme fire behavior. Elevated potential for new fire starts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do your part: No open flames or sparks, keep vehicles off of dry grass, properly dispose of cigarette butts, and avoid power equipment that creates sparks. One less spark, one less wildfire.

Obey all fire restrictions. To view a map of current fire restrictions, go to wildlandfire.az.gov/fire-restrictions.

A red flag warning is issued when we identify weather conditions that promote rapid spread of fire which may become life-threatening. This does not mean there is a fire. These conditions are either occurring now or will begin soon. It is important to have multiple ways to receive information from authorities.

Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this Red Flag Warning. close