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Wildfire Risk High: Red Flag Warning Issued
17 Jul
Summary
- Red flag warning issued for east Pierce County foothills.
- High fire danger due to warm, dry, and windy conditions.
- Lightning strikes increase wildfire risk, even with rain.
The National Weather Service issued a red flag warning for the foothills of east Pierce County, effective Thursday from 1 a.m. to 11 p.m. This alert signifies a high fire danger due to prevailing warm, dry conditions, low humidity, and windy weather.
Scattered thunderstorms have been observed across Washington, with a concentration over the Cascade crest and Olympics. Meteorologist Dev McMillian reported that lightning from these storms increases the risk of new wildfires. He advised the public to refrain from outdoor burning and postpone recreational burning until weather conditions become more favorable.
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