THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A FIRE WEATHER, OR RED FLAG, WARNING FOR MOST OF NORTHERN ARIZONA FOR TODAY, FROM 11 A.M. TO 8 P.M. THIS INCLUDES PRESCOTT AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES.

A RED FLAG WARNING MEANS THAT CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE EITHER OCCURING OR ARE IMMINENT. THE  COMBINATION OF STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITIES CAN CONTRIBUTE TO EXTREME FIRE BEHAVIOR.

WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO BE GUSTING UP TO 45 MILES PER HOUR AND RELATIVE HUMIDITY READINGS COULD BE AS LOW AS 5%.