Red Flag Warning Issued For Tucson Area On Friday

TUCSON, AZ — Gusty winds, dry fire fuel and low humidity will all contribute to red flag conditions in the Tucson metro area on Friday.

The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday for the Tucson area and much of the rest of southern Arizona.

The dry, windy conditions on Friday will contribute to easier fire starts and the potential for the rapid spread of new or existing fires, the weather service said in its red flag warning.

The weather service expects patchy, blowing dust in the Tucson area after 1 p.m. Friday, with a southwest wind of 19-24 mph in the afternoon with the potential for gusts of up to 36 mph.

Relative humidity will be between 9-17 percent.

The high on Friday is expected to be around 95 degrees, with a continuing breeze overnight and a low around 61.