South Mountain/Ahwatukee Severe Watches & Warnings NOAA Weather Radio

... Red flag warning remains in effect from noon today to 8 PM MST
this evening for strong winds, low relative humidity and critical
fire danger for the central deserts of south-central Arizona, 
southern Gila County and the Tonto National Forest foothills... 

* affected area... central deserts and southern Gila County/Tonto 
  National Forest foothills.

* Winds... west 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* Timing... noon to 8 PM MST Thursday.

* Relative humidity... as low as 9 percent.

* Impacts... fuels are very dry and fire danger is critical. 
  These conditions combined with low relative humidity and 
  strong winds will lead to widespread hazardous fire weather 
  conditions.

Precautionary/preparedness actions... 

Please advise the appropriate officials and fire crews in the
field of this red flag warning.