Windy and dry conditions fuel critical fire weather

CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER: This afternoon through Tuesday afternoon, expect gusty winds up to 40+ mph combined with very dry air, especially across the West. These conditions will create critical fire danger.

  • Winds: Gusts over 40 mph
  • Humidity (RH): Below 25%
  • Risk: Critical fire danger due to dry fuels + strong winds

Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged through Tuesday afternoon.

Relative humidity values will be less than 30% across the state Monday. This dry air mixed with gusty winds, dry vegetation and not much rainfall will result in critical fire danger.

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