Low humidity and gusty winds are combining for a heightened fire threat this afternoon.
The National Weather Service has issued a Special Weather Statement, urging “extreme caution” for any outdoor burns today.
More, below, from NWS.
1046 AM EDT Sun Mar 9 2025
…ELEVATED THREAT FOR RAPID FIRE SPREAD THIS AFTERNOON…
The combination of west winds gusting 20 to 30 mph, relative humidity falling to 20 to 30 percent, and drying fine fuels this afternoon will lead to an elevated threat for rapid fire spread.
Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities on whether you may burn outdoors. If you do burn, use extreme caution since fires can increasingly escalate under these conditions.
