Lightning and Winds Increase Wildfire Danger

Arizona weather officials say there is a high potential for a significant wildfire because of high winds and possible lightning strikes without rain.

Parts of Gila County and the Tonto National Forest should see thunderstorms with lightning but little or no rain. Winds are expected to reach 40 mph.

If lightning ignites dry vegetation, high winds could cause the fire to grow out of control.

Temperatures are expected to reach near record highs.