Dangerous fire weather on Monday, thunderstorms later in the week
The Vernon Fire Department is working multiple fires, including one at the metal recycler on US 283. VFD has responded to at least six grass fires today. Dangerous fire weather persists with 91 degrees, 8 percent humidity and sustained winds over 20 mph at 8 p.m.
The fire danger subsides tomorrow, with a new threat — strong thunderstorms on Wednesday.
Vernon fire department is working multiple fires, including one at the metal recycler on US 283. VFD has responded to at least six grass fires today. Dangerous fire weather persists with 91 degrees, 8 percent humidity and sustained winds over 20 mph at 8 pm
Daniel Walker/Vernon Record
The Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 47. Southwest wind 16 to 21 mph becoming north northeast in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. North wind 8 to 16 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 56. East southeast wind 8 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 80. South southeast wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. South southeast wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 53.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 89.