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While moisture begins to move out of the area today, higher elevation showers and thunderstorms will continue to be a threat. Gusty winds and lightning are the primary concerns with wetting rain chances less likely west of the Divide. Smoke from wildfires over northern Arizona will result in reduced visibility and poor air quality across portions of the area. Critical fire weather conditions become more widespread this weekend as hot, dry and windy conditions return and become more widespread.
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