Monday, April 16, 2012

Fire Danger for Monday, April 16, 2012

The fire danger for Sullivan county today is:
CLASS 4: HIGH FIRE DANGER
Today will be partly cloudy to mostly clear skies with temperatures in the 80s and low 90s. Relative humidity will be between 24 and 37 percent.  Winds will range from 8 to 11 mph with possible gusts between 19 and 22 mph.

The combinations of very warm, dry, windy conditions and very low fuel mostures will keep the fire danger elevated today.  Although weather conditions for most of the State fall just short fo Red Flag Conditions, firefighters should be aware of potentially dangerous fire behavior.  All outside burning should be avoided.

Tomorrow will be somewhat cooler, but humidity levels will be lower and wind gusts slightly stronger.

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