Posted on Thu, Apr 1, 2010 : 12:05 p.m.
National Weather Service issues warning that high temps, winds could cause grass fires
By AnnArbor.com Staff
The National Weather Service has issued a "fire weather watch" for the region - including Washtenaw County - from Friday afternoon through Friday evening.
The weather service is warning residents not to burn anything on their properties tomorrow because of the potential of fires resulting from the expected high temperatures and wind.
Friday's predicted high topping 80 degrees - coupled with winds of 20 mph and relative humidity levels dipping into the mid-20s - makes the potential for fires greater, the weather service said.
Any burning is discouraged.
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dading dont delete me bro
Thu, Apr 1, 2010 : 8:02 p.m.
ima still roast me some marshmallers this weekend.
say it plain
Thu, Apr 1, 2010 : 4:11 p.m.
Yikes, I think @iamwrite, @youareright lol. Actual evidence perhaps of our potential to have fires, here, in a grass fire from today... http://www.annarbor.com/news/superior-township-grass-fire-extinguished/ I'm noticing that the mud in my area is less um muddy, to put it scientifically;-)
iamwrite
Thu, Apr 1, 2010 : 2:14 p.m.
Yes, and with high heat, household sponges dry out and become flammable.
dading dont delete me bro
Thu, Apr 1, 2010 : 2:10 p.m.
@iamwrite, i understand science. my yard is still a sponge after the last rain, and i'm on high ground. dading!
djm12652
Thu, Apr 1, 2010 : 1:46 p.m.
This is Michigan...the first thing homeowners are gonna do when it hits 80 is water their lawns...
say it plain
Thu, Apr 1, 2010 : 1:22 p.m.
@iamwrite blinds us with it, lol. I don't want to get into climate-talk;-) but it sure can throw a person off their science even to imagine 'fire alerts' issued for the midwest on april 2nd, yeesh, that's california weather-service talkin'! Being a city person I can't imagine wanting to get out first hot day and burn things on my property, neither, but I suppose it's important for us all to be warned about such hazards. I hope everyone enjoys the warm breeze tomorrow!
iamwrite
Thu, Apr 1, 2010 : 12:45 p.m.
Dading, High temps will dry out grass and leaves further providing an increased fire hazard. Science...
dading dont delete me bro
Thu, Apr 1, 2010 : 12:23 p.m.
i can understand w/the risk of high winds, but don't burn because of high temps? hunh?!?