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Last Map Update: Sat, May 16, 2026 at 4:46:31 pm MST

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Critical fire weather is anticipated Sunday across the higher terrain of southern Gila County and the Tonto National Forest. This is due to the combination of low relative humidity, very gusty winds, and dry fuels. Any new fire starts could rapidly grow out of control. As a result, a Red Flag Warning is in effect.

A Wind Advisory is in effect for western portions of Imperial County today beginning at 2 PM PDT and lasting through Sunday at 11 PM PDT. During this time westerly wind speeds will reach up to 25-35 mph with gusts up to 40-55 mph in the advised area. The strong winds may create difficult driving conditions, especially for high profile vehicles driving north-south.

A dry weather system will progress through the region this weekend and into early next week resulting in temperatures cooling near normal Sunday and below normal Monday and Tuesday.

This time of the year is the heart of fire season across Arizona. Several wildfires have received media attention and hit close to home across South-Central AZ, such as the Hazen fire near Buckeye and Jones fire near Wickenburg. With another dry, windy weather system likely to affect the region this coming weekend (Saturday & Sunday, 16-17 May), now is a great time to familiarize yourself with these wildfire prevention tips. Keep these in mind, especially with any recreational activities you have planned for the weekend.