Temps increase along with fire risk

COOL & SUNNY THURSDAY

Thursday morning will be particularly chilly, with low temperatures dipping into the 20s everywhere but the immediate coastline. The afternoon will warm slightly, with highs reaching the mid to upper 40s under sunny skies. It’ll be a dry day with low humidity and clear skies as high pressure dominates.

FIRE WEATHER RISK HIGH FRIDAY & SATURDAY

Friday morning will bring another cold start in the 20s, but we’ll see a warmer afternoon, with temperatures climbing to the low to mid-50s. This warming trend continues into the weekend, with highs around 60 degrees on both Saturday and Sunday. Partly to mostly sunny skies will prevail through the weekend.

The big story remains the heightened fire weather risk. Four main factors are at play here: low relative humidity, gusty winds, ongoing moderate to severe drought conditions, and mild temperatures. These elements combined mean that Friday and Saturday, in particular, will have especially high wildfire risk. With little change in the overall weather pattern, stay cautious outdoors and clean up those leaves around the yard.

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