The lack of rain combined with a gusty wind will continue a high fire danger Saturday.
The National Weather Service continues a red flag warning for the entire state, which indicates that any fires that ignite could spread rapidly.
The passage of a cold front on Saturday morning will help to increase the wind through this afternoon. Some gusts could top 30 mph at times.
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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.
