Wildfire Smoke Forecast
Updated On: 6/21/2021 - 8:18 AM
Valid Until: 06/22/2021 - 9:00 AM
Forecaster(s): M.Graves (ADEQ), R. Sherron (USFS)
Valid Until: 06/22/2021 - 9:00 AM
Forecaster(s): M.Graves (ADEQ), R. Sherron (USFS)
Mescal and Telegraph Fires
Overview
*NOTE: This will be the last smoke forecast for the Telegraph Fire.The Telegraph Fire is now approximately 180,690 acres, growing only about 120 acres yesterday. The eastern portion of the fire was active, with scattered interior pockets of burning, and it's where the additional perimeter growth occurred. A light plume of smoke could be seen on satellite moving to the east-southeast in the afternoon. Impacts were mostly light yesterday, with brief periods of moderate impacts noted in Peridot and Fort Thomas.
Smoke Synopsis

Winds at the fire will be breezy and out of the west-northwest today, and transport winds will be out of the northwest. Therefore, any smoke this fire produces will move off to the east-southeast or southeast throughout the day. Then, as before, winds will become light later in the evening and overnight. Any smoke from smoldering will settle into local drainages, and impacts to adjacent areas should be mostly light. During the day, San Carlos and Safford could continue to see smoke overhead, but impacts at the surface are forecast to be light.
Thunderstorm activity is not expected over eastern Arizona this afternoon.
Then for tomorrow, winds near the fire are forecast to be breezy and out of the northwest. However, transport winds are forecast to be a bit weaker. Any additional smoke from the fire should disperse to the southeast, then maybe south. Once again, smoke impacts should remain mostly light throughout the day and overnight.
For the Pinnacle Fire (west of Safford) a smoke forecast is available here.
Forecast
Click the name of the city to view smoke forecastGlobe Area
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Smoke Forecast:
Monday
Monday Night
Tuesday



Light to moderate smoke possible
Light to moderate smoke possible overnight
Light to moderate smoke possible
Activity Meter
Legend:
1
- Stay Smoke Aware2
- Minimize Outdoor Activity3
- Stay InsideNote: No matter what the forecast indicates, if you feel like you are having health effects from smoke exposure, take extra care to stay inside or safely get to an area with better air quality. Please contact your healthcare provider with specific concerns.
Superior
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Smoke Forecast:
Monday
Monday Night
Tuesday



Light to moderate smoke possible
Light smoke possible
Light smoke possible
Activity Meter
Legend:
1
- Stay Smoke Aware2
- Minimize Outdoor Activity3
- Stay InsideNote: No matter what the forecast indicates, if you feel like you are having health effects from smoke exposure, take extra care to stay inside or safely get to an area with better air quality. Please contact your healthcare provider with specific concerns.
San Carlos
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Smoke Forecast:
Monday
Monday Night
Tuesday



Light smoke possible
Light smoke possible
Light smoke possible
Activity Meter
Legend:
1
- Stay Smoke Aware2
- Minimize Outdoor Activity3
- Stay InsideNote: No matter what the forecast indicates, if you feel like you are having health effects from smoke exposure, take extra care to stay inside or safely get to an area with better air quality. Please contact your healthcare provider with specific concerns.
Safford
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Smoke Forecast:
Monday
Monday Night
Tuesday



Light smoke possible from Pinnacle Fire
Lt-mod smoke possible from Pinnacle Fire
Light smoke possible from Pinnacle Fire
Activity Meter
Legend:
1
- Stay Smoke Aware2
- Minimize Outdoor Activity3
- Stay InsideNote: No matter what the forecast indicates, if you feel like you are having health effects from smoke exposure, take extra care to stay inside or safely get to an area with better air quality. Please contact your healthcare provider with specific concerns.
Whiteriver
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Smoke Forecast:
Monday
Monday Night
Tuesday



Lt-mod smoke possible from Backbone Fire
Light smoke possible overnight
Lt-mod smoke possible from Backbone Fire
Activity Meter
Legend:
1
- Stay Smoke Aware2
- Minimize Outdoor Activity3
- Stay InsideNote: No matter what the forecast indicates, if you feel like you are having health effects from smoke exposure, take extra care to stay inside or safely get to an area with better air quality. Please contact your healthcare provider with specific concerns.
Cibecue
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Smoke Forecast:
Monday
Monday Night
Tuesday



Lt-mod smoke possible from Backbone Fire
Light smoke possible overnight
Lt-mod smoke possible from Backbone Fire
Activity Meter
Legend:
1
- Stay Smoke Aware2
- Minimize Outdoor Activity3
- Stay InsideNote: No matter what the forecast indicates, if you feel like you are having health effects from smoke exposure, take extra care to stay inside or safely get to an area with better air quality. Please contact your healthcare provider with specific concerns.
Show Low
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Smoke Forecast:
Monday
Monday Night
Tuesday



Lt-mod smoke possible from Backbone Fire
Light smoke possible overnight
Lt-mod smoke possible from Backbone Fire
Activity Meter
Legend:
1
- Stay Smoke Aware2
- Minimize Outdoor Activity3
- Stay InsideNote: No matter what the forecast indicates, if you feel like you are having health effects from smoke exposure, take extra care to stay inside or safely get to an area with better air quality. Please contact your healthcare provider with specific concerns.
Eagar
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Smoke Forecast:
Monday
Monday Night
Tuesday



Light smoke possible from Backbone Fire
Light smoke possible overnight
Light smoke possible from Backbone Fire
Activity Meter
Legend:
1
- Stay Smoke Aware2
- Minimize Outdoor Activity3
- Stay InsideNote: No matter what the forecast indicates, if you feel like you are having health effects from smoke exposure, take extra care to stay inside or safely get to an area with better air quality. Please contact your healthcare provider with specific concerns.
Queen Valley
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Smoke Forecast:
Monday
Monday Night
Tuesday



No smoke
Light haze possible
No smoke
Activity Meter
Legend:
1
- Stay Smoke Aware2
- Minimize Outdoor Activity3
- Stay InsideNote: No matter what the forecast indicates, if you feel like you are having health effects from smoke exposure, take extra care to stay inside or safely get to an area with better air quality. Please contact your healthcare provider with specific concerns.
Phoenix
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Smoke Forecast:
Monday
Monday Night
Tuesday



No smoke
Light haze possible
No smoke
Activity Meter
Legend:
1
- Stay Smoke Aware2
- Minimize Outdoor Activity3
- Stay InsideNote: No matter what the forecast indicates, if you feel like you are having health effects from smoke exposure, take extra care to stay inside or safely get to an area with better air quality. Please contact your healthcare provider with specific concerns.
Useful Links
Mescal Fire InciWeb | View Page >Telegraph Fire Inciweb | View Page >
Air Resource Advisor Smoke Forecast | View Page >
ADEQ Portable PM-2.5 Monitors | View Page >
USFS Portable PM-2.5 Monitors | View Page >
Fire Information Contact
Phone: Mescal: 602-428-5397 Telegraph: 480-608-2054Email:
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Notice: This forecast is based on fine particulates only; ozone is not included. Forecasts may be wrong; use at own risk. Use caution as conditions can
change quickly. See your health professional as needed. Smoke sensitive groups should take appropriate precautions.