10:41 AM
— June 26th, 5:00 PM
* WHAT...Critical fire weather conditions expected. Southwest winds
15-25 mph, gusts to 40 mph Friday, southwest winds 20 to 30 mph
with gusts up to 50 mph Saturday and Sunday. Expect winds to remain
elevated Saturday night. Relative humidity as low as 7 percent
desert areas, to 15-20 percent in forested locations.
* WHERE...Kaibab Plateau, Marble and Glen Canyons, Grand Canyon
Country, Coconino Plateau, Yavapai County Mountains, Northeast
Plateaus and Mesas Hwy 264 Northward, Chinle Valley, Chuska
Mountains and Defiance Plateau, Little Colorado River Valley in
Coconino County, Little Colorado River Valley in Navajo County,
Little Colorado River Valley in Apache County, Western Mogollon
Rim, Eastern Mogollon Rim, White Mountains, Northern Gila County,
Yavapai County Valleys and Basins, Oak Creek and Sycamore Canyons,
Black Mesa Area, and Northeast Plateaus and Mesas South of Hwy 264.
This includes portions of the Apache-Sitgreaves, Coconino, Kaibab,
Prescott, and Tonto national forests.
* WHEN...From 11 AM MST /noon MDT/ Friday to 8 PM MST /9 PM MDT/
Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Rapid spread and growth of any new or existing fires.
Fires will have the potential to exhibit extreme fire behavior.
Elevated potential for new fire starts. Winds may damage power
lines resulting in new fire starts.
1:27 AM
— 5:00 PM
The National Weather Service in Tucson has issued a Red Flag
Warning for strong and gusty winds, low relative humidity, and
high fire danger, which is in effect from 10 AM Saturday to 8 PM
MST Sunday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 150, 151, 152, 153 and 154.
* TIMING...From 10 AM Saturday to 8 PM MST Sunday.
* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts 35 to 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop or are ongoing will have the
potential to spread rapidly.
1:20 AM
— 8:00 PM
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with afternoon temperatures of
106 to 109 degrees. Localized Major Heat Risk.
* WHERE...Southeast Pinal County, Tucson Metro Area, Upper Gila River
Valley, and Upper San Pedro River Valley (mainly north of Benson).
* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat events.
1:07 AM
— 1:15 PM
The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued a Red Flag
Warning for strong winds, low relative humidity and very high
fire danger, which is in effect from 11 AM Friday to 8 PM MST
Sunday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...Southern Gila County/Tonto National Forest
Foothills.
* TIMING...Friday morning through Sunday evening.
* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent.
* IMPACTS...Rapid spread and growth of any new or existing
fires. Fires will have the potential to exhibit extreme fire
behavior. Elevated potential for new fire starts.
Coronado National Forest
PURPOSETo protect public health and safety from potential hazards. This closure is necessary to remove hazard trees and snags overhanging the road.
Coronado National Forest
Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a), the following is prohibited on theNational Forest System (NFS) lands in the Santa Catalina Ranger District, CoronadoNational Forest, described below and shown on the attached map incorporated into thisOrder as Exhibit A (the "Described…
Coronado National Forest
Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a) the following is prohibited on theNational Forest System (NFS) lands in the Santa Catalina Ranger District, CoronadoNational Forest, described below and shown on the attached map incorporated into thisOrder as Exhibit A (the "Described…
Coronado National Forest
Possessing or storing any refuse for the purpose of target shooting with a firearm, air rifle, or gas gun. 36 C.F.R. § 261.58(cc).
Coronado National Forest
The purpose of this Order is to protect public health and safety and forest resources from environmental degradation.Effective January 22, 2025, through January 21, 2028, the Santa Catalina Ranger District has implemented a closure order in the area of Bear Canyon Trail and the Wilderness boundary…
Coronado National Forest
The purpose of this Order is to comply with the Arizona and New Mexico state law and to restrict underage consumption of alcoholic beverages to provide for public health and safety.
Coronado National Forest
The purpose of this Order is to provide for public health and safety and to mitigate impacts on sensitive plant and wildlife species.
Coronado National Forest
The purpose of this Order is to protect public health and safety and forest resources in the Described Area.
Coronado National Forest
The twin-spotted rattlesnake (Crotalus pricei) is a Regional Forester’s Sensitive Species and a State of Arizona protected reptile. Due to this species’ extremely limited habitat and population numbers, this Order provides for the protection of this species by precluding entry into the…
Coronado National Forest
Discharging a firearm, air rifle, or gas gun in the Restricted Area.The Order shall remain in effect indefinitely, unless rescinded.
Coronado National Forest
Olson Cabin Permit Area is located on the west side of Forest System Road 4458 and approximately 1,500 feet northwest of the junction of Forest System Road 4458 and Forest System Road 639.There are many problems associated with the Olson Cabin Permit Area. The permit area and improvements were…