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Weekend Outlook

Elevated Fire Risk

Record High Yesterday

The forecast through the weekend calls for dry conditions, and will start out seasonably cool before gradually warming up. There will also be an elevated fire risk today and Saturday, especially west of the Mississippi River.

Gusty winds from the northwest up to 35 mph today and then from the south up to 30 mph on Saturday, combined with lowering relative humidity, will result in an elevated fire risk today and Saturday. The greatest concern will be west of the Mississippi River where winds will likely be the strongest. Avoid outdoor burning if at all possible, as conditions may be favorable for the rapid spread of fires, and could make any fires that start difficult to contain.