FIRE WEATHER WIND GUSTS HUMIDITY

Apr 18 2026WEATHER

Windy Day Brings Big Fire Risk

The weather office warns that today’s air is very dry and the wind blows hard from the northwest. Because of this, the grass and brush that stay around are almost completely dry. Gusts can reach 40 miles per hour, which pushes any flame forward fast and makes it hard to control. A sudden sp

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