The air in place over the area remains very dry and gusty south winds of 25 to 35 mph will again start to pick up this morning. This, combined with very dry vegetation, will result in a situation where fires could easily get out of control, NWS reports.
Already, the area is more than three inches below normal in rainfall totals for the year. Rain will enter the area overnight and into Thursday, lowering the fire risk to the area.
However, the entire state is already in its spring fire hazards season, which means burning is restricted. Through April 30, it is illegal to burn anything within 150 feet of any woodland or brushland between the daylight hours of 6 a.m., and 6 p.m. Fines and/or jail time are possible for violators.
