Fire Threat over the Weekend out West

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23 Aug 2024 8:30 AM

Red flag warnings remain in place for parts of NV, UT, and Idaho. A low-pressure center sits offshore and will be the source of gust winds throughout the day.

Rain and storms from this low will stay pretty isolated over Northern California throughout the day. Leaving much of the West extremely breezy! Winds are expected to be gusting out of the SW between 25-40mph! Any fire that does spark will spread rapidly with winds of this magnitude.

Red Flag Warnings are in effect until 11pm tonight. Fire Weather Watches have also been issued in the region.

A red flag warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are possible. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.

Dry fuels at the service, paired with the gusty winds offer a conducive environment for any fire that starts to spread and make current fires hard to contain. Relative Humidity is going to be in the single digits for some.

Have a great weekend! Just be very cautious with any outdoor activities, especially camping, fireworks, or anything that could spark a fire.

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