The National Weather Service continues a red flag warning for the entire state until 7pm, which indicates that any fires that ignite could spread rapidly.
The dry weather pattern of the last several weeks continues. Sunny and dry conditions are expected through the weekend and into next week.
The wind is expected to come down a bit for Sunday along with temperatures taking a dip. Highs will drop from the 60s today to the 50s on Sunday and Monday.
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