The Highline Fire started on June 10 about 8 miles north of Payson. The fire eventually merged with the Bear Fire and, together, burned 9780 acres by July 7.
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The Highline Fire started on June 10 about 8 miles north of Payson. The fire eventually merged with the Bear Fire and, together, burned 9780 acres by July 7.
The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Flagstaff, AZ wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Jun 9, 8:49 PM MST, 3 hours 11 minutes earlier.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ 849 PM MST Fri Jun 9 2017 .SYNOPSIS...Expect strong afternoon winds through Monday as a cold front approaches northern Arizona. High and low temperatures are on a cooling trend, with near freezing temperatures in the mountains Tuesday morning. Starting Tuesday afternoon, a return to warmer temperatures with much lighter wind is in the forecast. && .DISCUSSION...Locally breezy southwest winds are in store overnight. The current forecast package remains on track with no updates this evening. Remember, conditions over the weekend will be conducive to the rapid spread of fire, so use caution. Today's forecast focus is on the strong southwest winds affecting northern Arizona this weekend and early Monday. These winds are due to the approach of a cold late season low pressure system and cold front. Forecast model agreement in pretty good with the movement of these features. This is a dry system for Arizona, and few clouds are forecast here for the next 7 days. On Saturday, southwest wind speeds to increase by mid morning and afternoon gusts to 40 mph are forecast for areas along and north of the Mogollon Rim. Winds to slow again Saturday night but remain southwesterly. On Sunday, model guidance showing faster speeds and a Wind Advisory is in effect for areas along and north of the Mogollon Rim with gusts from 40 to 50 mph forecast. Wind speeds Sunday night into Monday may blow in the 15-25 mph range as the cold front nears. On Monday, southwest winds should develop by mid morning. Wind direction to move towards the west with time through the day, starting first across northwestern Arizona. We may need another wind advisory for Monday, stay tuned. We are obviously in a dangerous fire weather pattern, with Red Flag Warnings in effect both Saturday and Sunday afternoons. There were nearly 2 dozen abandoned camp fires discovered in the northland forests in the last 7 days. Let's make it zero found this weekend. Tuesday through Friday - Very dry air will be in place. Still looking at near freezing temperatures in the high country Tuesday morning. Otherwise we will be on a warming trend with much lighter winds. && .AVIATION...For the 06Z package...VFR conditions will prevail across northern Arizona over the next 24 hours. Smoke from area fires may affect flight paths through the period. During the day Saturday...southwest winds 15-25 kt gusting to 35 kt developing shortly after sunrise. The fastest wind speeds will be along and north of the Mogollon Rim. Saturday evening...Winds generally becoming lighter southwest at 5-15 kt. Aviation discussion not updated for TAF amendments. && .FIRE WEATHER...Increasing daytime wind speeds and low humidities remain the issues this weekend. These due to the approach of a cold front that was in the pacific Northwest Friday afternoon. Critical fire weather criteria will be met across much of northern Arizona this weekend, and Red Flag Warnings are in effect for much of the area. Monday through Wednesday...Gusty winds will continue Monday as the cold front brushes northwest Arizona. Wind direction should slowly shift to westerly with time Monday afternoon. Expect very stable conditions Tuesday morning due to a surface based inversion. Smoke dispersion Tuesday morning should be nil. Very dry air to sit over the northland for the week. && .FGZ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... Red Flag Warning from noon to 7 PM MST Saturday FOR AZZ104>107- 109-112-113-115-116-139-140. Red Flag Warning from noon to 7 PM MST Sunday FOR AZZ105-106- 109>114-139-140. Wind Advisory from noon to 7 PM MST Sunday FOR AZZ004>007- 009>016-039-040. && PUBLIC...McCollum/DL AVIATION...MAS/RR For Northern Arizona weather information visit weather.gov/flagstaff
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ 242 PM MST Fri Jun 9 2017 AZZ004>018-037>040-101930- Kaibab Plateau-Marble and Glen Canyons-Grand Canyon Country- Coconino Plateau-Yavapai County Mountains- Northeast Plateaus and Mesas Hwy 264 Northward-Chinle Valley- Chuska Mountains and Defiance Plateau- Little Colorado River Valley in Coconino County- Little Colorado River Valley in Navajo County- Little Colorado River Valley in Apache County- Western Mogollon Rim-Eastern Mogollon Rim-White Mountains- Northern Gila County-Yavapai County Valleys and Basins- Oak Creek and Sycamore Canyons-Black Mesa Area- Northeast Plateaus and Mesas South of Hwy 264- 242 PM MST Fri Jun 9 2017 This hazardous weather outlook is for Apache...Coconino... Northern Gila...Navajo...and Yavapai Counties in Northern Arizona. .DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight Dry conditions and gusty southwest winds today have materialized and the Red Flag Warning will remain in effect for much of Coconino and Yavapai counties through 7 pm mst. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday Gusty southwest winds will continue this weekend and Monday. Red Flag Warnings are now in effect for much of northern Arizona Saturday and Sunday afternoons, see PHXRFWFGZ for details. A Wind Advisory is in effect for much of northern Arizona for Sunday afternoon, see PHXNPWFGZ for details. Additional Red Flag Warnings and or Wind Advisories may be issued for Monday, stay tuned. After a cold Tuesday morning, fair and warmer weather to return. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to standard operating procedures.
The national radar mosaic for the moment the first event began.
1 wildfire. Local standard time, as filed.
The Highline Fire started on June 10 about 8 miles north of Payson. The fire eventually merged with the Bear Fire and, together, burned 9780 acres by July 7.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
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