Dry Conditions Could Result In Elevated Fire Risk Later This Week
 

With dry conditions persisting across the region for most of the spring, the area could see an increased risk of wildfire. According to a statement from the National Weather Service, there could be an elevated fire danger later in the week.

Rick Shanklin, Warning Coordination Meteorologist spoke with the News Edge about the factors that cause the Weather Service to be concerned about fire risk:



As for a break in the dry weather pattern that has gripped the region for most of April and May, Shanklin says it may be at least a couple of weeks:



According to the Kentucky Mesonet website, the Trigg County area has received only 1.74-inches of rain since April 1st, while Christian County has received 2.84-inches during that same time period.