A strong cold front will usher in very dry air today as relative humidity plummets between 25 to 35 percent with winds gusting out of the north up to 30+ mph at times. As a result, a Red Flag Warning is in effect with the threat of rapid start and spread of wildfires.
A Wind Advisory remains in effect areawide through tonight as the strongest cold front so far this fall arrives tonight into early Friday morning. Expect sustained north winds of 15-25 mph and gusts up to 30-35 mph, increasing the threat of wildfires in the very dry air mass behind the front.
Breezy conditions will continue overnight and tomorrow with wind gusts of 20 to 30 mph possible. Cooler than average temperatures will prevail, with lows in the 40s to lower 50s tonight and highs in the upper 60s to lower 70s tomorrow under sunny skies.
Severe to exceptional drought continues across our region, along with numerous Burn Bans. Please remember to check with your local, county/parish, or state officials before starting any outdoor fires.
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