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Critical fire weather outlook for southwest this weekend

Written by John Clark | May 22, 2020 5:00:00 AM

The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued elevated and critical fire risks this Saturday, for much of the southwestern US.

Critical risk area includes southeast Nevada, northern Arizona, and southeastern Utah.

Dry conditions and winds of 25-35 mph will remain until Sunday, when cooler temperatures are expected to move in.