Red Flag Warning Issued for 12 Wisconsin Counties
Monday, May 4th, 2020 -- 8:59 AM
(Wisconsin Ag Connection) -The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources in conjunction with the National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning on Sunday for 12 counties in central and western Wisconsin.The counties named in the declaration include Jackson, La Crosse, Trempealeau, Monroe, Juneau, Adams, Marquette, Waushara, Wood, Portage, Waupaca and Green Lake. A Red Flag Warning is issued when a variety of weather factors come together to create especially dangerous wildland fire conditions. Warm temperatures, low humidity, gusty winds and exceptionally dry fuels are anticipated and can result in catastrophic fires. As a result, the DNR is moving to Extreme fire danger in those counties. DNR wardens say much of the state continues to be Very High to Extreme fire danger. Southern adjacent counties to the Red Flag area have similar conditions, but vegetation green-up is progressing.
The DNR anticipates continued dry, elevated fire conditions heading into Monday, with chances of rain forecasted for Tuesday. Meanwhile, burning remains suspended with DNR-issued burning permits remains. Campfires, ashes from fireplaces, outdoor grills, smoking, chainsaws, off-road vehicles or other small engines have the potential to throw a spark, ignite a fire and spread quickly.
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