California is approaching its wildfire season, with experts predicting a heightened risk this year. The National Weather Service has issued its first fire weather watch, signaling elevated concerns due to dry conditions, gusty winds, and low humidity. Climatologist John Abatzoglou notes that the fire risk is expected to rise significantly from June through August. Climate change has led to an evolving scenario where California faces a near-year-round wildfire threat, particularly as patterns shift towards drier conditions earlier in the year.
The risk of wildfires is expected to be especially high with gusty winds and low humidity set to sweep across the Sacramento Valley on Sunday and Monday.
A lot of the fire season is sort of written in California during the months of August and September, depending on triggers regarding dryness and precipitation.
Experts warn that this year could escalate to a significant increase in wildfire activity due to dry conditions combined with ample fuel.
The National Interagency Fire Center's wildfire outlook shows 'above normal' potential for significant fires across much of California from June through August.
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