RED FLAG WARNING FOR: Lake Mead NRA, Colorado River-AZ side ...Red flag warning remains in effect until 3 pm pdt /3 pm mst/ this afternoon for strong winds and low relative humidity for fire weather zones 101...229 and 466... * Affected area...In arizona...Fire weather zone 101 lake mead nra/colorado river-az side. In california...Fire weather zone 229 lower colorado river valley. In nevada...Fire weather zone 466 lake mead nra/colorado river-nv side. * Timing...North winds will persist into the afternoon hours then gradually diminish. * Wind...North winds at 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph. * Humidity...Single digits through the afternoon. * Impacts...The combination of gusty winds...Low relative humidity and dry fuels can create conditions that are favorable for erratic fire behavior and rapid fire growth. A red flag warning means critical fire weather conditions are either occurring or imminent. Please advise the appropriate fire weather officials in the field of this red flag warning.
Posted on: Tue, 18 Mar 2014 17:40:26 +0000
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