Weather Alert: High fire danger warning issued for Tuesday afternoon for local area

After brush fires kept firefighters busy Monday, relative Humidities of 25 percent or less can be expected again for 4 or more hours this afternoon into the evening. The National Weather Service has issued a Special Weather Statement regarding another high fire danger for this afternoon.

“Winds will be south at 3 to 8 MPH. With dry fuels, high fire danger conditions can be expected. Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities whether you may burn outdoors. If you do burn outside, use extreme caution. With dry fuels, high fire danger conditions can be expected.

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