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Elevated fire risk announced by the weather service

By Howard B. Owens

There is an elevated risk of fire today because of dry conditions and low humidity, according to the National Weather Service.

It's been five days since rainfall and dead vegetation from last year, such as grasses and leaves, are very dry.

Humidity is expected to drop to 25 or 30 percent this afternoon.

Winds will increase from 10 to 25 mph, with gusts of 25 mph later this afternoon possible.

Conditions may approach "red flag" warning level this afternoon.

A statewide ban on open burns through May 14 remains in effect.

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