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Fire Weather Watch issued May 18 at 1:05PM MST until May 20 at 7:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZMST Sat May 18 2024/...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGHMONDAY EVENING DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FORPORTIONS OF NORTHERN ARIZONA...The National Weather Service in Flagstaff has issued a FireWeather Watch due to strong winds and low relative humidity,which is in effect from Monday morning through Monday evening.* AFFECTED AREA...Portions of northern Arizona, includinglocations near Chinle, Dilkon, Eagar- Springerville, Holbrook,Kayenta, Kykotsmovi, Prescott, Prescott Valley, Saint Johns,Seligman, Shonto, Snowflake- Taylor, Tuba City, Valle andWinslow. This includes portions of the Coconino National Forest,Kaibab National Forest, Prescott National Forest and TontoNational Forest.* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...5 to 15 percent.* IMPACTS...Any fires that start will have the potential torapidly grow in size and intensity before first responders cancontain them.A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditionsare possible. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red FlagWarnings.Avoid outdoor activities that can cause a spark near dryvegetation, such as yard work, target shooting, or campfires.Follow local fire restrictions. Check weather.gov/flagstaff forupdates and livingwithfire.info for preparedness tips.Please notify field crews of this Fire Weather Watch.

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