Fire hazard today, storms possible Friday
As temperatures reach the mid-70s this afternoon, a red flag warning has been issued for increased fire danger.
According to the National Weather Service, this afternoon there may be low minimum relative humidity, high temperatures, dry fuels and windy weather, all adding to the possibility of critical fire weather. Outdoor burning should be avoided, the weather service said.
Today’s forecast calls for sunny skies, with a high near 74 and a south southeast wind of 8 to 10 mph, gusting as high as 21 mph, the weather service said.
Tonight, there is an 80 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1 a.m., then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 1 a.m. and 4 a.m., then showers after 4 a.m., according to the weather service. The low will be around 48, with an east southeast wind of 8 to 16 mph, gusting to 22 mph. Between a tenth and quarter-inch of rain is possible.
Friday, there is a 70 percent chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1 p.m., the weather service said. The high will be near 66 with an east southeast wind of 15 mph, gusting as high as 25 mph. New rainfall will be between a tenth and quarter-inch. The forecast for thunderstorms here Friday was not completely certain as of Thursday morning, but if they do develop, there is a possibility of strong winds and small hail, according to the weather service.
Friday night, there is a 20 percent chance of showers before 1 a.m., with a low of 40. A south southeast wind of 9 to 11 mph will become northwest after midnight.
Saturday, it will be mostly sunny with a high near 56, and a north northwest wind of 6 to 10 mph, the weather service said.
Saturday night, the low will be around 38 with partly cloudy skies, according to the weather service.
Sunday, there will be a 50 percent chance of showers after 1 p.m. with a high near 62, the weather service said.
Sunday night, there is a 70 percent chance of showers, with a low of 45, according to the weather service.
Monday, there is an 80 percent chance of showers with a high near 54, the weather service said.
Monday night, there is a 50 percent chance of rain showers before 4 a.m., then a chance of rain and snow showers. The low will be around 35, according to the weather service.
Tuesday, expect a 30 percent chance of rain and snow showers, with a high near 48, the weather service said.
Tuesday night, the low will be around 31 with partly cloudy skies, according to the weather service.
Wednesday, the high will be near 54 with mostly sunny skies, the weather service said.
