Chuska Mountains and Defiance Plateau

... Wind Advisory remains in effect from 10 am to 8 PM MST
Thursday...

* winds... southwest winds of 20 to 30 mph and gusts to 45 mph
will continue through the early evening. Winds will taper off
after sunset this evening... but return to similar strength
during the daytime hours Thursday.

* Impacts... blowing dust is possible in the Little Colorado
River valley. Cross winds may hamper travel on area roadways.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 to 39 mph... or
gusts from 40 to 57 mph... are expected. Winds this strong can
make driving difficult... especially for high profile vehicles.
Consider securing loose belongings on your property. Additional
weather information is on the web at www.Weather.Gov/Flagstaff.

... Red flag warning will expire at 8 PM MST this evening for
strong winds and low relative humidity...

... Red flag warning remains in effect from 10 am to 8 PM MST
Thursday for strong winds and low relative humidity...


* timing... noon today through this evening... and from 10 am MST
Thursday through Thursday evening.

* 20 foot winds... south southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 45
mph.

* Minimum relative humidity... as low as 7 percent.

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 humidity can contribute to extreme fire
behavior.

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.