Red Flag Warning
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1232 AM MDT Tue Jun 30 2026
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IS CANCELLED FOR THE NORTHWEST PLATEAU,
NORTHEAST PLAINS, WEST CENTRAL BASIN AND RANGE, AND NORTHEAST
HIGHLANDS...
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 PM MDT
THIS EVENING DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE
WEST CENTRAL MOUNTAINS...
.Critical fire weather conditions today focus over west central
portions of the state, with elevated to near critical conditions
prevailing elsewhere. Isolated dry storms in central and northern New
Mexico this afternoon may start new fires and create gusty and
erratic outflow wind gusts.
NMZ105-301915-
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/O.NEW.KABQ.FW.W.0050.260630T1900Z-260701T0100Z/
West Central Mountains-
1232 AM MDT Tue Jun 30 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 PM MDT
THIS EVENING...
The National Weather Service in Albuquerque NM has issued a Red Flag
Warning in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM MDT this evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...West Central Mountains (Zone 105).
* TIMING...From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM MDT this evening.
* 20 FOOT WINDS...Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35
mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Relative Humidity between 10 to 15 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor
burning is not recommended.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of
this Red Flag Warning.
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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
946 PM MDT Mon Jun 29 2026
COZ207-290-292-294-UTZ491-010330-
/O.NEW.KGJT.FW.A.0025.260701T1800Z-260702T0200Z/
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0040.260630T1800Z-260701T0300Z/
Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area-
Paradox Valley Forecast Area-North Fork Forecast Area-
Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area-Southeast Utah-
946 PM MDT Mon Jun 29 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT
TUESDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR
FIRE WEATHER ZONES 207, 290, 292, 294, AND 491...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY
FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 207, 290, 292, 294, AND 491...
The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Fire
Weather Watch for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry
fuels, which is in effect from Wednesday afternoon through
Wednesday evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 207 Southwest
Colorado Lower Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 290 Paradox
Valley Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 292 North Fork
Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 294 Southwest Colorado
Upper West Forecast Area. In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 491
Southeast Utah.
* TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, from noon to 9 PM MDT
Tuesday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Wednesday afternoon
through Wednesday evening.
* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...5 to 10 percent.
* IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise
extreme caution with any outdoor burning.
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.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ
645 PM MST Mon Jun 29 2026
AZZ112>114-116-117-140-010200-
/O.EXP.KFGZ.FW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-260630T0200Z/
/O.CON.KFGZ.FW.W.0014.260630T1700Z-260701T0200Z/
Little Colorado River Valley in Coconino County-Little Colorado
River Valley in Navajo County-Little Colorado River Valley in
Apache County-Eastern Mogollon Rim-White Mountains-Northeast
Plateaus and Mesas South of Hwy 264-
645 PM MST Mon Jun 29 2026 /745 PM MDT Mon Jun 29 2026/
...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM MST /8 PM MDT/ THIS
EVENING...
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MST /11 AM MDT/ TO 7
PM MST /8 PM MDT/ TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Critical Fire Weather conditions will subside this evening
as winds speeds decrease. The Red Flag Warning for Monday will
expire at 7 PM MST. These conditions redevelop by late Tuesday
morning, with Critical Fire Weather conditions developing for much
of Tuesday in the same area, Expect southwest winds 15 to 25 mph,
with gusts up to 40 mph, along with minimum relative humidity
values from 6 to 20 percent.
* WHERE...East and southeast of Flagstaff, stretching along the
Mogollon Rim and White Mountains, as well as northward into the
Little Colorado River Valley. This includes portions of the
Apache-Sitgreaves and Coconino National Forests.
* WHEN...From 10 AM MST /11 AM MDT/ to 7 PM MST /8 PM MDT/ Tuesday.
* 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.
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NWS Flagstaff