High Fire Danger for the Ohio & Rio Grande Valleys

news image
Top Stories
20 Apr 2023 10:00 PM

Gusty winds and dry air continue to contribute to fire concerns from the plains to the east. Any fires that get going will likely spread rapidly in these conditions. Outdoor burning is not recommended. Take action and use caution if you are doing any burning.

Plains

Fire weather alerts will continue into tomorrow as dry air and gusty winds continue to dominate portions of the plains. Red flag warnings (pink) and fire weather watches are in place.

The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has issued an elevated fire risk in the light orange. Notice the bulls eye in New Mexico, this is a critical fire risk. It is extremely important to use any caution when doing any burning.

Gusty winds combined with low relative humidity will help fires spread rapidly. Gusts up to 30 mph will be possible.

Properly dispose of lit matches, cigarettes, or cigars, and avoid using equipment that causes sparks. Obey local burn bans by postponing any prescribed burns. If allowed to burn, make sure campfires are completely extinguished and cool to the touch.

East

Fire weather alerts are in place today and tomorrow as low relative humidity combines with warm temps, and gusty winds. Again, this can lead to rapid spread of fires.

Wind gusts can reach up to 30 mph. Avoid any type of burning. Conditions are in favor of rapid fire growth.

Stay with WeatherNation for the latest on the heat and fire forecast! Your regional forecasts can be found :10, :30, and :50 past the hour.

All Weather News
More
Flash Flood Threat Continues for the Southern Plains

Flash Flood Threat Continues for the Southern Plains

Flooding has been rampant over the Texas Panh

4 Jun 2023 2:05 AM
Stormy Sunday in the Southeast

Stormy Sunday in the Southeast

Daytime heating and strong instability will b

4 Jun 2023 2:00 AM
Cooler Temps in The Northeast

Cooler Temps in The Northeast

COLDER AIRA backdoor cold front has brought m

4 Jun 2023 1:55 AM
Flood Threat Continues for the Northern Rockies

Flood Threat Continues for the Northern Rockies

A persistent pattern is keeping the radar act

4 Jun 2023 1:50 AM
The Severe Threat Continues in Texas

The Severe Threat Continues in Texas

We have had a pretty stagnant weather pattern

4 Jun 2023 1:45 AM
Arlene Weakens to a Post-Tropical Cyclone

Arlene Weakens to a Post-Tropical Cyclone

The first named storm of the 2023 Atlantic hu

3 Jun 2023 9:30 PM
More Rain &  Flooding For The Northern Rockies

More Rain & Flooding For The Northern Rockies

Another RecordWith gulf moisture continuing t

3 Jun 2023 12:50 AM