Very high fire danger today, weather service says

Saturday afternoon relative humidity (National Weather Service graphic)

Saturday afternoon wind gusts (National Weather Service graphic)

Very high fire danger will develop again this afternoon as minimum relative humidity values drop to the 25 to 30 percent range, and south southeast winds increase to around 15 mph with occasional gusts to 20-25 mph, the National Weather Service said.

Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged today, the weather service said. Low humidity, breezy conditions, and dry surface fuels may lead to rapid spread for any fires that ignite, according to the weather service.

Very high fire danger will continues for Saturday afternoon, also, the weather service said.

Scattered thunderstorms are possible Monday evening through Tuesday morning, some of which could become strong and produce isolated large hail, according to the weather service.

Today’s forecast is sunny with a high near 57 and a south southeast wind of 7 to 13 mph, the weather service said.

Tonight, expect mostly clear skies and a low of 44, according to the weather service. A southeast wind of 8 to 14 mph will become south southwest in the evening, and winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Saturday, it will be sunny with a high near 67, the weather service said. A south southwest wind will be from 13 to 17 mph, gusting as high as 30 mph.

Saturday night, there will be increasing clouds with a low of 51, the weather service said. A south southwest wind of 13 to 15 mph may gust as high as 28 mph.

Sunday, expect mostly cloudy skies and a high near 65, according to the weather service. A south southwest wind of 13 to 18 mph may gust as high as 31 mph.

Sunday night, there is a 20 percent chance of showers after midnight, the weather service said. The low will be around 56.

Monday, the high will be near 73 with mostly cloudy skies, according to the weather service.

Monday night, there is a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a low of 42, the weather service said.

Tuesday, expect sunny skies and a high near 60, according to the weather service.