* WHAT...Critical fire weather conditions expected. Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 45 to 55 mph and minimum relative humidity 8 to 15 percent.
* WHERE...All of northern and central Arizona. This includes portions of the Apache-Sitgreaves, Coconino, Kaibab, Prescott, and Tonto national forests.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST /9 PM MDT/ this evening.
* IMPACTS...Rapid spread and growth of any new or existing fires. Fires will have the potential to exhibit extreme fire behavior. Elevated potential for new fire starts. Winds may damage power lines, resulting in new fire starts.