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Red Flag Warning 13, NWS Flagstaff, AZ

June 27, 2017Apache County, Coconino County, Navajo County, Arizona

NWS Flagstaff, AZ issued this red flag warning at Jun 27, 2017, 3:13 PM MST for Apache County, Coconino County, Navajo County, Arizona. It took effect at Jun 28, 2017, 11:00 AM MST. It was in force for 9 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jun 27, 2017, 3:13 PM MST (22:13 UTC)
In effect from
Jun 28, 2017, 11:00 AM MST
Expired
Jun 28, 2017, 8:00 PM MST
In force
9 hr
Issued by
NWS Flagstaff, AZ

Counties Apache County, AZ, Coconino County, AZ, Navajo County, AZ

The radar

The Flagstaff radar (KFSX), 124 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:19 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Flgstf/Belemont, AZ (KFGZ), launched 12:00Z, 10.2 hours before the alert went out and 121 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Flgstf/Belemont, AZ at 12:00Z on 2017-06-27Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Flgstf/Belemont, AZ at 12:00Z on 2017-06-27The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 43 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
3456 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
19 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
43 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
181 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

079 
WWUS85 KFGZ 272213
RFWFGZ

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ
313 PM MST Tue Jun 27 2017

AZZ107-115-280300-
/O.NEW.KFGZ.FW.W.0013.170628T1800Z-170629T0300Z/
/O.CON.KFGZ.FW.W.0012.000000T0000Z-170628T0300Z/
Coconino Plateau (Fire Weather Zone 107)-
Western Mogollon Rim (Fire Weather Zone 115)-
313 PM MST Tue Jun 27 2017

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING
FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE COCONINO 
PLATEAU AND WESTERN MOGOLLON RIM...

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MST WEDNESDAY 
FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE COCONINO 
PLATEAU AND WESTERN MOGOLLON RIM...

The National Weather Service in Flagstaff has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM MST Wednesday. 

* AFFECTED AREA...The Coconino Plateau and Western Mogollon Rim. 

* 20 FOOT WIND...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Single digits through early this evening
  and again Wednesday afternoon. 

* 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 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.

&&

$$

AZZ104-106-280300-
/O.NEW.KFGZ.FW.W.0013.170628T1800Z-170629T0300Z/
Kaibab Plateau (Fire Weather Zone 104)-
Grand Canyon Country (Fire Weather Zone 106)-
313 PM MST Tue Jun 27 2017

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MST WEDNESDAY
FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE KAIBAB PLATEAU
AND GRAND CANYON COUNTRY...

The National Weather Service in Flagstaff has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM MST Wednesday. 

* AFFECTED AREA...The Kaibab Plateau and Grand Canyon Country.

* 20 FOOT WIND...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Falling into the single digits midday
  Wednesday through early Wednesday evening.

* 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 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.

&&

$$

AZZ109-111>114-116-139-140-280300-
/O.CON.KFGZ.FW.W.0012.000000T0000Z-170628T0300Z/
Northeast Plateau And Mesas Hwy 264 Northward (Fire Weather Zone
109)-
Chuska Mountains and Defiance Plateau (Fire Weather Zone 111)-
Little Colorado River Valley in Coconino County (Fire Weather
Zone 112)-
Little Colorado River Valley in Navajo County (Fire Weather Zone
113)-
Little Colorado River Valley in Apache County (Fire Weather Zone
114)-Eastern Mogollon Rim (Fire Weather Zone 116)-
Black Mesa Area (Fire Weather Zone 139)-
Northeast Plateaus and Mesas South of Hwy 264 (Fire Weather Zone
140)-
313 PM MST Tue Jun 27 2017

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING
FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR MOST AREAS ALONG
AND NORTH OF THE MOGOLLON RIM...

* AFFECTED AREA...Most areas along and north of the Mogollon 
  Rim. 

* 20 FOOT WIND...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Single digits through early this evening.

* 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 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.

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
511 
WWUS85 KFGZ 280300
RFWFGZ

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ
800 PM MST Tue Jun 27 2017

AZZ107-115-281500-
/O.EXP.KFGZ.FW.W.0012.000000T0000Z-170628T0300Z/
/O.CON.KFGZ.FW.W.0013.170628T1800Z-170629T0300Z/
Coconino Plateau (Fire Weather Zone 107)-
Western Mogollon Rim (Fire Weather Zone 115)-
800 PM MST Tue Jun 27 2017

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MST
WEDNESDAY FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE
COCONINO PLATEAU AND WESTERN MOGOLLON RIM...

...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM MST THIS EVENING FOR
STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE COCONINO PLATEAU
AND WESTERN MOGOLLON RIM...

The National Weather Service in Flagstaff has issued a Red Flag 
Warning, which is in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM MST Wednesday.

* AFFECTED AREA...The Coconino Plateau and Western Mogollon Rim.

* 20 FOOT WIND...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Falling into the single digits midday 
  Wednesday through early Wednesday evening.

* 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 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.

&&

$$

AZZ109-111>114-116-139-140-280400-
/O.EXP.KFGZ.FW.W.0012.000000T0000Z-170628T0300Z/
Northeast Plateau And Mesas Hwy 264 Northward (Fire Weather Zone
109)-
Chuska Mountains and Defiance Plateau (Fire Weather Zone 111)-
Little Colorado River Valley in Coconino County (Fire Weather
Zone 112)-
Little Colorado River Valley in Navajo County (Fire Weather Zone
113)-
Little Colorado River Valley in Apache County (Fire Weather Zone
114)-Eastern Mogollon Rim (Fire Weather Zone 116)-
Black Mesa Area (Fire Weather Zone 139)-
Northeast Plateaus and Mesas South of Hwy 264 (Fire Weather Zone
140)-
800 PM MST Tue Jun 27 2017

...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM MST THIS EVENING FOR
STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR MOST AREAS ALONG AND
NORTH OF THE MOGOLLON RIM...

Winds will continue to weaken overnight. This Red Flag Warning is
being allowed to expire. 

$$

AZZ104-106-281500-
/O.CON.KFGZ.FW.W.0013.170628T1800Z-170629T0300Z/
Kaibab Plateau (Fire Weather Zone 104)-
Grand Canyon Country (Fire Weather Zone 106)-
800 PM MST Tue Jun 27 2017

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MST
WEDNESDAY FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE
KAIBAB PLATEAU AND GRAND CANYON COUNTRY...

* AFFECTED AREA...The Kaibab Plateau and Grand Canyon Country.

* 20 FOOT WIND...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Falling into the single digits midday 
  Wednesday through early Wednesday evening.

* 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 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.

&&

$$
151 
WWUS85 KFGZ 281045
RFWFGZ

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ
345 AM MST Wed Jun 28 2017


AZZ109-112>114-116-139-140-290300-
/O.EXA.KFGZ.FW.W.0013.170628T1800Z-170629T0300Z/
Northeast Plateau And Mesas Hwy 264 Northward (Fire Weather Zone
109)-
Little Colorado River Valley in Coconino County (Fire Weather
Zone 112)-
Little Colorado River Valley in Navajo County (Fire Weather Zone
113)-
Little Colorado River Valley in Apache County (Fire Weather Zone
114)-Eastern Mogollon Rim (Fire Weather Zone 116)-
Black Mesa Area (Fire Weather Zone 139)-
Northeast Plateaus and Mesas South of Hwy 264 (Fire Weather Zone
140)-
345 AM MST Wed Jun 28 2017

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM MST
THIS EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE 
LITTLE COLORADO RIVER VALLEY AND EASTERN MOGOLLON RIM...

The National Weather Service in Flagstaff has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 11 AM this morning to 8 PM MST
this evening. 

* AFFECTED AREA...The Little Colorado River Valley including the
  Northeast Plateaus and Mesas.

* 20 FOOT WIND...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Falling into the single digits midday 
  Wednesday through early Wednesday evening.

* 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 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.

&&

$$

AZZ104-106-107-115-290300-
/O.CON.KFGZ.FW.W.0013.170628T1800Z-170629T0300Z/
Kaibab Plateau (Fire Weather Zone 104)-
Grand Canyon Country (Fire Weather Zone 106)-
Coconino Plateau (Fire Weather Zone 107)-
Western Mogollon Rim (Fire Weather Zone 115)-
345 AM MST Wed Jun 28 2017

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
8 PM MST THIS EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE
COCONINO PLATEAU AND WESTERN MOGOLLON RIM...

* AFFECTED AREA...The Kaibab Plateau and Grand Canyon Country.

* 20 FOOT WIND...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Falling into the single digits midday 
  Wednesday through early Wednesday evening.

* 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 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.

&&

$$
699 
WWUS85 KFGZ 290257
RFWFGZ

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ
757 PM MST Wed Jun 28 2017

AZZ104-106-107-109-112>116-139-140-290400-
/O.EXP.KFGZ.FW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-170629T0300Z/
Kaibab Plateau (Fire Weather Zone 104)-
Grand Canyon Country (Fire Weather Zone 106)-
Coconino Plateau (Fire Weather Zone 107)-
Northeast Plateau And Mesas Hwy 264 Northward (Fire Weather Zone
109)-
Little Colorado River Valley in Coconino County (Fire Weather
Zone 112)-
Little Colorado River Valley in Navajo County (Fire Weather Zone
113)-
Little Colorado River Valley in Apache County (Fire Weather Zone
114)-Western Mogollon Rim (Fire Weather Zone 115)-
Eastern Mogollon Rim (Fire Weather Zone 116)-
Black Mesa Area (Fire Weather Zone 139)-
Northeast Plateaus and Mesas South of Hwy 264 (Fire Weather Zone
140)-
757 PM MST Wed Jun 28 2017

...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM MST THIS EVENING...

Red Flag conditions will no longer be expected for the remainder
of the night.

$$

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.