Today will be a class 3 Fire Danger Day, for Merrimack County.
Cloud Cover: Partly to mostly cloudy.
Temperature: Upper 40s to lower 50s.
Relative Humidity: Between 35 and 43 percent.
Wind: 10 to 14 mph with gusts between 23 and 32 mph.
Summary: Low humidity and gusty winds will the keep the fire danger high for most of the State today. A cold front will cross the region today bringing light rain or snow showers to the north region. High pressure will build in the region tonight bringing clear skies and cooler temperatures. Winds should also be considerably less on Tuesday. Rain is forecasted for later this week.
WHAT DOES THE CLASS DAY MEAN?
Class 1: Low Fires are not likely.
Class 2: Moderate Fires are possible in light fuels.
Class 3: High Fuels in open areas and sunny slopes may spread rapidly.
Class 4: Very High Fires spread and increase in intensity rapidly
Class 5: Extreme Fires will spread very rapidly.