In this multi-day stretch of critical fire weather, Monday will be the most critical day. That is when the lowest humidity will overlap with gusty winds over the largest area.
Extreme and Exceptional Drought expanded in this past week's update of the U.S. Drought Monitor. Little or no rain is expected through Friday, April 24. There is a low to medium chance of rain next weekend.
Strong north breezes will develop on Sunday behind an early morning cold front. Winds will turn northeast on Sunday evening and remain strong well into Monday.