Critical fire weather conditions will exist through this week. Under this dry and windy conditions, fires can start easily and spread rapidly. Practice ways to prevent fire starts.
A Blowing Dust Advisory has been issued from 10 am to 7 pm MST today. Gusty winds will likely cause areas of blowing dust today, especially in dust prone areas including near the Willcox Playa and near the New Mexico border. Use caution if traveling!
A Red Flag has been issued for today from 10 am to 8 pm MST for gusty winds, low humidity and low fuel moisture which will lead to easier fire starts and the potential for rapid spread of new or existing fires.
A Wind Advisory has been issued today from 10 am to 7 pm MST for areas to the east of Tucson. Southwest winds will be sustained at 25 to 35 mph with gusts between 45 and 50 mph. Strong winds will make driving difficult. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down.
A Wind Advisory is in effect today from 10 am this morning to 7 pm this evening. Here is a look at the forecast wind gusts. The highest gusts are expected to the south and east of Tucson today where gusts over 40 mph are possible.