Forest Fire Danger for April 10th, 2014

***FOR AREAS WITHOUT SNOW COVER***

The predicted fire danger for today is a Class 3 for  Merrimack County.

Class 3: High; Fuels in open areas and sunny slopes may spread rapidly.

Today will be mostly clear to clear skies with temperatures in the mid 50s to lower 60s.

Minimum relative humidity values will be between 16 and 25 percent.

Winds will range from 10 to 16 mph with gusts between 21 and 24 mph.

Low humidity and gusty winds will elevate the fire danger today.

Clouds will increase late tonight with a chance of showers after midnight.  Tomorrow will be warm but not as windy.