*******RED FLAG WARNING**** Tuesday 05.05.15

The predicted fire danger for today is a Statewide Class 4. 

A Red Flag Warning is in effect from 12 noon until 8pm tonight. 

Today will be partly cloudy with temperatures in the low 70s. 

Minimum relative humidity values will be around 19 percent.  Winds will be around 9 mph with possible gusts up to 23 mph.

 

Gusty winds and very dry air will move in behind the cold front today.  Although some areas of the State received some precipitation overnight, surface fuels will dry out very quickly today.  All open burning is strongly discouraged and firefighters should use caution during all fire suppression operations. 

Elevated fire danger is expected to persist across the region tomorrow.