12:32 AM
— 1:15 PM
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IS CANCELLED FOR THE NORTHWEST PLATEAU,
NORTHEAST PLAINS, WEST CENTRAL BASIN AND RANGE, AND NORTHEAST
HIGHLANDS...
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 PM MDT
THIS EVENING DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE
WEST CENTRAL MOUNTAINS...
.Critical fire weather conditions today focus over west central
portions of the state, with elevated to near critical conditions
prevailing elsewhere. Isolated dry storms in central and northern New
Mexico this afternoon may start new fires and create gusty and
erratic outflow wind gusts.
The National Weather Service in Albuquerque NM has issued a Red Flag
Warning in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM MDT this evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...West Central Mountains (Zone 105).
* TIMING...From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM MDT this evening.
* 20 FOOT WINDS...Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35
mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Relative Humidity between 10 to 15 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor
burning is not recommended.
June 29th, 9:46 PM
— 9:30 PM
The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Fire
Weather Watch for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry
fuels, which is in effect from Wednesday afternoon through
Wednesday evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 207 Southwest
Colorado Lower Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 290 Paradox
Valley Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 292 North Fork
Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 294 Southwest Colorado
Upper West Forecast Area. In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 491
Southeast Utah.
* TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, from noon to 9 PM MDT
Tuesday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Wednesday afternoon
through Wednesday evening.
* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...5 to 10 percent.
* IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise
extreme caution with any outdoor burning.
June 29th, 9:46 PM
— 9:30 PM
The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Fire
Weather Watch for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry
fuels, which is in effect from Wednesday afternoon through
Wednesday evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 207 Southwest
Colorado Lower Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 290 Paradox
Valley Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 292 North Fork
Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 294 Southwest Colorado
Upper West Forecast Area. In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 491
Southeast Utah.
* TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, from noon to 9 PM MDT
Tuesday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Wednesday afternoon
through Wednesday evening.
* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...5 to 10 percent.
* IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise
extreme caution with any outdoor burning.
June 29th, 7:56 PM
— 4:00 AM
* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 207 Southwest
Colorado Lower Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 290 Paradox
Valley Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 291 Northern San Juan
Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 292 North Fork Forecast Area,
Fire Weather Zone 293 Gunnison Basin Forecast Area and Fire
Weather Zone 294 Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area.
In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 487 Book Cliffs, Fire Weather Zone
490 Colorado River Basin and Fire Weather Zone 491 Southeast
Utah.
* TIMING...From noon to 9 PM MDT Tuesday.
* WINDS...South 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...7 to 12 percent.
* IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise
extreme caution with any outdoor burning.
June 29th, 7:45 PM
— 8:00 PM
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MST /11 AM MDT/ TO 7
PM MST /8 PM MDT/ TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Critical Fire Weather conditions will subside this evening
as winds speeds decrease. The Red Flag Warning for Monday will
expire at 7 PM MST. These conditions redevelop by late Tuesday
morning, with Critical Fire Weather conditions developing for much
of Tuesday in the same area, Expect southwest winds 15 to 25 mph,
with gusts up to 40 mph, along with minimum relative humidity
values from 6 to 20 percent.
* WHERE...East and southeast of Flagstaff, stretching along the
Mogollon Rim and White Mountains, as well as northward into the
Little Colorado River Valley. This includes portions of the
Apache-Sitgreaves and Coconino National Forests.
* WHEN...From 10 AM MST /11 AM MDT/ to 7 PM MST /8 PM MDT/ Tuesday.
* 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.
June 29th, 7:45 PM
— 8:00 PM
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MST /11 AM MDT/ TO 7
PM MST /8 PM MDT/ TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Critical Fire Weather conditions will subside this evening
as winds speeds decrease. The Red Flag Warning for Monday will
expire at 7 PM MST. These conditions redevelop by late Tuesday
morning, with Critical Fire Weather conditions developing for much
of Tuesday in the same area, Expect southwest winds 15 to 25 mph,
with gusts up to 40 mph, along with minimum relative humidity
values from 6 to 20 percent.
* WHERE...East and southeast of Flagstaff, stretching along the
Mogollon Rim and White Mountains, as well as northward into the
Little Colorado River Valley. This includes portions of the
Apache-Sitgreaves and Coconino National Forests.
* WHEN...From 10 AM MST /11 AM MDT/ to 7 PM MST /8 PM MDT/ Tuesday.
* 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.
Caldwell Cabin
The 2011 Wallow Fire affected this area. Falling trees and other hazards still exist; be aware when entering the forest. All open areas are subject to closure at any time if safety conditions change. High-clearance vehicles are recommended. For more information, visit www.fs.fed.us/r3/asnf or call the Alpine Ranger District at 928-339-5000.
Gila National Forest
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Gila National Forest
Computer network and phones are out of service at the Black Range Ranger District since about 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 23. The office is open for visitors, but without access to the network and point-of-sale system, we are unable to make any sales until the outage is resolved.
Gila National Forest
An area closure goes into effect at 6:00 a.m. Saturday, June 13 for all National Forest System lands east of Catron County Road A095 (Mangas Road), as well as all roads and trails within the area closure (see map).
Gila National Forest
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Gila National Forest
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Gila National Forest
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Gila National Forest
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Gila National Forest
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Gila National Forest
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Gila National Forest
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Gila National Forest
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Gila National Forest
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Benny Creek Group Area
Benny Creek Campground will be closed until repairs from the fire can be completed. Please check back as we will update as more information is available.