Red Flag Warning Issued for Southeast Arizona: High Fire Danger and Strong Winds Expected Thursday
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NWS Tucson has issued a Red Flag Warning for portions of Southeast Arizona effective Thursday afternoon, citing wind gusts up to 40 mph and humidity as low as 10 percent.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- Southeast Arizona
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Tucson AZ
Fire-weather notices describe conditions that can support rapid fire spread; they do not report that a fire is present. Check local emergency sources for any active incident.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Southeast Arizona.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Tucson has issued a Red Flag Warning for Southeast Arizona. This alert signifies that critical fire weather conditions are expected to develop due to a combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and dry vegetation.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the southern portions of Fire Weather Zones 151, 152, and 154. Specific geographic regions include:
- Eastern Pima and Southeastern Pinal counties
- Santa Cruz and Western Cochise counties
- Southern Graham and Southern Greenlee counties
- Central and Eastern Cochise county
- Lower elevations of the San Carlos Apache Nation in Graham County
- Mountainous areas above 5,500 feet
What You Should Do
Residents and officials should prepare for the possibility of rapid and erratic fire growth. Any fires that develop or are currently ongoing will have the potential to spread quickly. It is advised that appropriate officials and fire crews in the field be notified of these critical conditions.
Expected Conditions
- Winds: Southwest to West winds between 20 to 25 mph, with gusts reaching up to 40 mph.
- Humidity: Relative humidity levels are expected to drop as low as 10 percent.
- Fire Danger: High fire danger is present due to the combination of wind and dry conditions.
Timeline
The Red Flag Warning is in effect from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM MST on Thursday, March 5, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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