Key Messages
● Elevated Grassland Fire concerns due to: unseasonably warm, very strong south to southwest winds and ongoing dry weather conditions (Monday & Tuesday).
● Sustained southerly winds with speeds of 25 to 35 mph and gusts up to 55 mph, especially in the afternoon.
● NOTE: Any cloud cover will reduce our ability to detect hotspots with the satellite technology.
➔ Southerly winds sustained at 20-30 mph with gusts around 40-50 mph.
➔ Gusty winds, along with very warm & dry conditions, will support very high to extreme grassland fire danger area-wide.