Red Flag Warning Issued for Kaibab Plateau, Grand Canyon Country and Coconino Plateau
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NOAA issued it on May 20, 2026, 3 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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NWS Flagstaff has issued a Red Flag Warning for strong winds and low humidity across northern Arizona plateaus from 11 AM MST Wednesday to 8 PM MST.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- Northern Arizona
- Issued
- May 20, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Flagstaff AZ
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Alert Details
A Red Flag Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Flagstaff AZ. The alert is effective from 11 AM MST (noon MDT) to 8 PM MST (9 PM MDT) on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the Kaibab Plateau, Grand Canyon Country, and Coconino Plateau. This includes portions of the Apache-Sitgreaves and Kaibab national forests.
What You Should Do
No open flames or sparks. Keep vehicles off dry grass, properly dispose of cigarette butts, and avoid power equipment that creates sparks. Obey all fire restrictions. Residents should have multiple ways to receive information from authorities.
Expected Conditions
Southwest winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph and relative humidity between 7 and 15 percent are expected.
Timeline
The Red Flag Warning is in effect from 11 AM MST Wednesday through 8 PM MST Wednesday.
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