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Fire Weather Concerns and Severe Weather

Dry and breezy conditions will bring elevated to critical fire weather conditions across portions of the northern and central High Plains through this weekend, where fuels remain largely receptive. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are possible from the Plains into the Upper Midwest, as well as in the Ohio Valley and portions of the Mid-Atlantic through this weekend. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Sat, Sep 12, 2026 at 4:52:35 pm PDT

50-60% chance for minimum relative humidity to dip below 15% from Delano to Merced. 30-40% chance of winds gusting greater than 35 mph. Any small fires have the potential to spread more rapidly than usual.
30-40% chance of winds gusting greater than 35 mph.
35% chance of 35 mph wind gusts above 8000 ft. 25% chance of 25% relative humidity. Any small fires can spread rapidly. Above 8000 ft in Yosemite National Park and Madera County.

 

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