Fire Weather Threat for the Southwest Today

news image
Top Stories
9 May 2018 5:35 AM
Hot temperatures, low humidity and breezy winds will lead to an increasing fire weather risk for parts of the Southwest today and tomorrow.

Fire Weather Outlook

We have fire weather watches and red flag warnings for parts of Arizona, Colorado and New Mexico.  These are the areas where all the fire weather ingredients will be setting up today. Also, these same areas still have extreme and exceptional drought conditions taking place.  This means there is plenty of fuel to burn on the ground level with dry grass and dead shrubbery.  

Wind Forecast

Wind speeds should range from 15 to 25 mph throughout the morning and the afternoon.

Temperature Forecast

Take a look at all the hot temperatures in the forecast today.  Not only are we worried about a fire danger, but any outdoor activities could lead to heat stroke or heat exhaustion very quickly.  Please be safe if you are going to be outdoors today.   Meteorologist Patrick Crawford
All Weather News
More
Four Corners Expecting More Flooding Rain, Mountain Snow

Four Corners Expecting More Flooding Rain, Mountain Snow

A cut-off low-pressure system has been slowly

21 Nov 2025 3:30 AM
Flood Risk Elevated in Southern California

Flood Risk Elevated in Southern California

CALIFORNIA - The middle of November has been

21 Nov 2025 3:15 AM
Multiple High Temperature Records Tumbling Again Thursday

Multiple High Temperature Records Tumbling Again Thursday

Another November day in the south and another

21 Nov 2025 3:10 AM
Heavy Rain + Storms Target Texas and the Central U.S.

Heavy Rain + Storms Target Texas and the Central U.S.

A stormy pattern has developed across the Sou

21 Nov 2025 3:10 AM
A Record Breaking Thanksgiving Travel Week Expected

A Record Breaking Thanksgiving Travel Week Expected

It is that time of year again—when millions o

21 Nov 2025 3:00 AM
Hail Storms Moving Through the Ohio Valley

Hail Storms Moving Through the Ohio Valley

OHIO RIVER VALLEY - We have had multiple repo

19 Nov 2025 2:35 AM
Weekend System Brings Snow, Ice, & Storms to the Northeast

Weekend System Brings Snow, Ice, & Storms to the Northeast

OVERNIGHTWinter weather alerts remain in plac

17 Nov 2025 10:35 AM