…Critical Fire Weather Conditions Today…
.Stronger south winds with frequent gusts combine with a dry
airmass today. South winds of 5 to 10 mph with frequent gusts up
to 20 mph will become 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph by
early afternoon today. Humidity values will dip quickly late this
morning, becoming 20% to 25% by early afternoon. These conditions
will last through the mid and late afternoon hours. Winds
continue to strengthen this evening, however moisture will begin
to move in from the west. Sunny skies and mixing heights around
4kft will lead to unstable air today. NE lower will likely see
the longest critical conditions, possibly lasting into the
evening hours.
* AFFECTED AREA…Fire weather zones 017, 018, 022, 023, 024,
028, 029, 030, 034, 035, 036, 041, and 042.
* WIND…South winds of 10 to 15 mph with frequent gusts up to
30 mph. Winds will strengthen this evening.
* HUMIDITY…Minimum relative humidity 20% to 25%. The lowest
values will be over interior areas.
* THUNDERSTORMS…Chances for thunderstorms tonight.
* HIGHEST THREAT…Highest threat areas will be interior
locations.
* IMPACTS…any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.