Fire weather threat remains elevated amid persistent dry conditions
By Chris Holtzman
Published on April 22, 2026.
High pressure is expected to dominate the weather, with temperatures expected to reach the mid-2000s, causing significant rainfall. Despite this, the threat of fire remains high. The latest drought monitor indicates that most of the area remains in an extreme drought. However, the good news is that there is a higher probability of above-average rainfall for the area.
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