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Current Active Arizona Watches,
Warnings and Advisories

Severe Weather Warnings Map

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Forcasts, Outlooks & Statements:

Short Term Forecast
Special Weather Statement
Flood Statement
Hazardous Weather Outlook

Watches, Warnings & Advisories:

Snow Advisory
Snow And Blowing Snow Advisory
Freezing Rain Advisory
Winter Storm Advisory
Winter Storm Watch
Winter Storm Warning
Heavy Snow Warning
Freeze Watch
Freeze Warning
Wind Advisory
High Wind Watch
High Wind Warning
Heat Advisory
Excessive Heat Warning
Fire Weather Watch
Red Flag Warning
Flash Flood Watch
Flash Flood Warning
Severe ThunderStorm Watch
Severe ThunderStorm Warning
Tornado Watch
Tornado Warning



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Fire Danger Icon
Fire
Fire Danger
Rating and
Color Code
Fire Danger Description

Low (L)

(Blue)

Fuels do not ignite readily from small firebrands although a more intense heat source, such as lightning, may start fires in duff or punky wood. Fires in open cured grasslands may burn freely a few hours after rain, but woods fires spread slowly by creeping or smoldering, and burn in irregular fingers. There is little danger of spotting.

Moderate (M)

(Green)

Fires in open cured grasslands will burn briskly and spread rapidly on windy days. Timber fires spread slowly to moderately fast. The average fire is of moderate intensity, although heavy concentrations of fuel, especially draped fuel, may burn hot. Short-distance spotting may occur, but is not persistent. Fires are not likely to become serious and control is relatively easy.

High (H)

(Yellow)

All fine dead fuels ignite readily and fires start easily from most causes. Unattended brush and campfires are likely to escape. Fires spread rapidly and short-distance spotting is common. High-intensity burning may develop on slopes or in concentrations of fine fuels. Fires may become serious and their control difficult unless they are attacked successfully while small.

Very High (VH)

(Orange)

Fires start easily from all causes and, immediately after ignition, spread rapidly and increase quickly in intensity. Spot fires are a constant danger. Fires burning in light fuels may quickly develop high intensity characteristics such as long-distance spotting and fire whirlwinds when they burn into heavier fuels.

Extreme (E)

(Red)

Fires start quickly, spread furiously, and burn intensely. All fires are potentially serious. Development into high intensity burning will usually be faster and occur from smaller fires than in the very high fire danger class. Direct attack is rarely possible and may be dangerous except immediately after ignition. Fires that develop headway in heavy slash or in conifer stands may be unmanageable while the extreme burning condition lasts. Under these conditions the only effective and safe control action is on the flanks until the weather changes or the fuel supply lessens.