Red Flag Warning for Yuma, La Paz Counties and Lower Colorado River Valley

Source: NOAA · Yuma and La Paz Counties, Lower Colorado River Valley AZ and CA

This alert is no longer in effect.

NOAA issued it on June 24, 2026, 2 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).

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A Red Flag Warning remains in effect from 9 AM to 11 PM MST Saturday for Yuma and La Paz Counties and the Lower Colorado River Valley due to strong winds and low humidity.

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Record type
Red Flag Warning
Affected area
Yuma and La Paz Counties, Lower Colorado River Valley AZ and CA
Issued
June 24, 2026
Issuing authority
NWS Phoenix AZ

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Record status: historical. It was issued 2 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Yuma and La Paz Counties, Lower Colorado River Valley AZ and CA.

Alert Details

A Red Flag Warning was issued by NWS Phoenix AZ on June 5 at 11:29PM MST and remains in effect until June 6 at 11:00PM MST.

Affected Areas

The warning covers Yuma/Martinez Lake and Vicinity/Lower Colorado River Valley AZ, Central Deserts, and Lower Colorado River Valley CA, including Yuma and La Paz Counties.

What You Should Do

Advise the appropriate officials and fire crews in the field of this red flag warning. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Expected Conditions

South to southwest winds of 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph are expected. Humidity will drop as low as 8 percent with only modest overnight recovery. Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.

Timeline

The warning is in effect from 9 AM MST /9 AM PDT/ to 11 PM MST/11 PM PDT/ on Saturday, June 6.

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What is this NWS weather alert about?
A Red Flag Warning remains in effect from 9 AM to 11 PM MST Saturday for Yuma and La Paz Counties and the Lower Colorado River Valley due to strong winds and low humidity.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Yuma and La Paz Counties, Lower Colorado River Valley AZ and CA. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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