Weather Alerts for Yuma/Martinez Lake and Vicinity/Lower Colorado River Valley AZIssued by the National Weather Service |
 RED FLAG WARNING |
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| YUMA/MARTINEZ LAKE AND VICINITY/LOWER COLORADO RIVER VALLEY AZ | ||
Areas Affected: Yuma/Martinez Lake and Vicinity/Lower Colorado River Valley AZ - Central Deserts - Lower Colorado River Valley CA |
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| Effective: Fri, 6/5 11:02am | Updated: Fri, 6/5 8:37pm | Urgency: Expected |
| Expires: Fri, 6/5 11:15pm | Severity: Severe | Certainty: Likely |
Details:
The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued a Red Flag Warning for strong winds, low relative humidity and elevated fire danger, which is in effect from 9 AM MST /9 AM PDT/ to 11 PM MST/11 PM PDT/ Saturday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Yuma/Martinez Lake and Vicinity/Lower Colorado River Valley AZ, Central Deserts and Lower Colorado River Valley CA. * TIMING...From 9 AM MST /9 AM PDT/ to 11 PM MST/11 PM PDT/ Saturday * WINDS...South 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 8 percent. * WIND...Southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph * HUMIDITY... As low as 9 percent with only modest overnight recovery * IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. Information: Please advise the appropriate officials and fire crews in the field of this red flag warning. |
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