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Jun
17
2024
Critical Fire Weather Conditions for South-Central Arizona Today | Minor to Moderate HeatRisk through Mid-Week

Red Flag Warning in effect for higher terrain areas of south-central Arizona today due to winds 15-25 mph with gusts to 35 mph, resulting in critical fire weather conditions this afternoon and evening.

Minor to Moderate HeatRisk will continue through the middle of the week, as temperatures hover near or slightly above normal across the region.

Monitoring potential for another excessive heat episode, with areas of Major HeatRisk developing across southcentral Arizona by Friday.

First round of monsoon moisture is likely later this week, with thunderstorm chances increasing as early as Thursday, with slight chances continuing into this weekend across higher terrain areas of south-central Arizona.

WEATHER RISK OUTLOOK

Risk levels incorporate potential impacts from weather hazards and likelihood of occurrence for a reasonable worse case scenario.

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For the latest forecast updates, visit weather.gov/phoenix.


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