Forest Fire Danger for Friday, 06.20.14

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.


Temperature: Today will be mostly clear to clear skies with temperatures in the upper 60s to mid 70s. 

Humidity: Minimum relative humidity values will be between 28 and 36 percent.  

Winds: Will range from 9 to 14 mph with gusts between 13 and 28 mph.

 

Low humidity and gusty winds will elevate the fire danger today.  High pressure will remain over the region through the weekend with the next chance of rain on Tuesday or Wednesday.