Regional Conditions and Fire Behavior, Sept. 14

Statewide Overview: 

• Fire Danger Peak: Monday presents the highest fire danger of the week across western, south-central, and panhandle regions due to high temperatures (99-102 degrees Fahrenheit), low relative humidity (22–32 percent), and strong south winds gusting over 30 mph.

• Fuel Moisture and Spread Risk: Persistent drought and excessive heat have kept composite fuel moistures very dry…