Danville, VT Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...Near Critical Fire Weather Today...

Fine fuels remain very dry across the area according to the
Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation and the New
York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Portions of
the region are also in moderate drought. Southerly winds will
quickly increase to 10 to 20 MPH today, with gusts up to 25 MPH.
Localized gusts up to 35 MPH will occur in the Champlain Valley
and far northern Adirondacks. These winds, combined with low
relative humidity values between 25% and 35%, will create near
critical fire weather conditions. Winds will be strongest between
noon and 8 PM, coinciding with the timing of the minimum relative
humidity values. If any fires were to start the weather and fuel
conditions could cause them to quickly get out of control and be
difficult to contain. Fire weather conditions will quickly improve
as a wetting rain arrives in the late afternoon and evening.

For more information about the current fire danger rating, any burn
restrictions, and wildfire prevention and education, please visit
your state forestry or environmental protection website.