May is Wildfire Awareness Month, and while May predictions are normal for our area, June’s not looking as good. The National Interagency Fire Center predicts an above-average wildfire potential for June, July, and August. By August, even traditionally-wet western Washington and Oregon are above-average for wildfire potential.
So far this year across the U.S., the number of wildfires is 47% above average. The total acres burned is only 8% above average though.
July’s Prediction Map:
August’s Prediction Map:
