Weather
NWS Issues Flood Advisory for Northern Coconino County
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — A small stream flood advisory has been issued until 4:00 p.m. for north-central Coconino County.
The National Weather Service in Flagstaff says river gages on the Paria River show water levels had risen nearly four feet near Lees Ferry in northern eastern Arizona. This may impact boaters entering the Colorado River at [...]
Flooding Threatens Utility Lines in the Schultz Burn Area
FLAGSTAFF (NAZ Today)– Daily heavy rain and flooding are now threatening underground utilities in some neighborhoods north of Flagstaff.
The Doney Park/Timberline Estates neighborhoods north of Flagstaff received more rain Sunday, with 0.85 inches falling on the area. Runoff from Sunday’s storms flooded Wupatki Trails, Campbell Road, Brandis Way, and Kevin’s Way. Low-lying areas of Doney [...]
Flash Flood Warning for Schultz Fire Burn Area Including Timberline Estates, Wupatki Trails
FLAGSTAFF (NAZ Today)– A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for the Schultz Fire burn area and surrounding communities west of US 89 until 4:15 pm this afternoon.
National Weather Service radar indicated heavy rain over the warned area. As of 2 pm, radar had estimated a half-inch of rain in the area in a 15-minute [...]
NWS Hydrologic Outlook: Schultz Fire Burn Area Increases Risk of Flash Flooding
FLAGSTAFF (NAZ Today)– A Message from the National Weather Service:
IN THE AFTERMATH OF THE SCHULTZ FIRE…THE BURNED AREA AND AREAS
EXTENDING EASTWARD AND DOWNSTREAM FROM THE BURNED AREA ARE MORE
SUSCEPTIBLE TO FLASH FLOODING AND DEBRIS FLOWS. THIS INCLUDES THE
HUTCHINSON ACRES…TIMBERLINE…WUPATKI TRAILS…AND FERNWOOD
NEIGHBORHOODS IN ADDITION TO THE LOW-LYING AREAS IN DONEY PARK EAST
OF HIGHWAY 89. RISES IN [...]
Video: Schultz/Hardy Fires Update w/ Weather
NAZ Today’s Patrick Walker and forecaster Matt Tantau provide a brief overview of the Schultz/Hardy fires and how the weather will affect the flames.
City Officials Warn of Smoke Dangers
The City of Flagstaff has issued a statement detailing the dangers of inhaling smoke from wildfires. The body of that release is below:
Windy, Dry Day Expected on the Fire Lines Monday
FLAGSTAFF (NAZ Today)– Breezy to windy conditions will continue Monday as firefighters attack wildfires around the northland.
The National Weather Service is predicting southwest winds from 20-25 m.p.h. gusting to near 40 m.p.h. along the I-40 corridor. Flagstaff’s predicted high temperature Monday is 78 degrees, with 81 degrees in the Doney Park area. 74 degrees is [...]
