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The recent rains in the Southeast have put a dent in the wildfire probabilities for this spring, according to an article by The Weather Channel, based on information from the National Interagency Fire Center. Potential for wildfires in most of the Southeast is projected to be lower than normal for February and March. After that conditions return to normal. Unfortunately, fire potential in the western US is above normal due to the dry and hot conditions they have experienced this winter. You can read more at https://weather.com/news/news/2018-02-05-wildfire-activity-spring-drought-bad-news.
Wildland fire outlook through April/May. Areas in red have an above-normal risk of fire activity while green shaded locations have a below-normal risk of fire activity. (NIFC)
