[Smallville]

This is interesting, I don't think I have ever seen this before:

Connecticut Severe Weather Alerts, Watches, Warnings - weather.com

Fire weather warnings for Fairfield, New Haven, Middlesex and New London counties.

How often does this happen?

[KH02]

I believe I've seen "fire warnings" in the summer before on days that are very hot and dry but i don't recall seeing anything like that in the early spring like this before.

I doubt it means much of anything to be honest.

[Smallville]

Originally Posted by KH02

I believe I've seen "fire warnings" in the summer before on days that are very hot and dry but i don't recall seeing anything like that in the early spring like this before.

I doubt it means much of anything to be honest.

I certainly hope not. This is pretty new to me.

[Leilani Vasquez]

I think it's only because it's so dry out?

[CrissCT]

We had them all the time living in San Diego when it was hot and windy - but it was much much drier there. They were called red flag warnings. It is very windy out maybe that is why.

[Wandering_Spirit]

The title of this caught my eye. We are getting the very same warnings here in South Eastern Pennsylvania near Philadelphia. First I have ever seen anything like this so early in the year. What they seem to be saying is that if a fire did happen it would be bad due to the areas being dry and the winds picking up.

[aroundthecorner059]

Originally Posted by KH02

I believe I've seen "fire warnings" in the summer before on days that are very hot and dry but i don't recall seeing anything like that in the early spring like this before.

I doubt it means much of anything to be honest.

This is a rather deadly way of thinking. The NWS does not put these advisories out for their health, but for your own safety.

[Smallville]

First thing I thought of was California too. Sunny, windy, low humidity/dewpoint. The "calm" before the "storm."

Originally Posted by Wandering_Spirit

The title of this caught my eye. We are getting the very same warnings here in South Eastern Pennsylvania near Philadelphia. First I have ever seen anything like this so early in the year. What they seem to be saying is that if a fire did happen it would be bad due to the areas being dry and the winds picking up.

I checked weather.com and saw Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey. I wonder why it's so dry in the Northeast?

[trustmeiknow]

I've never seen this warning before, either, and I've seen a lot of Weather Channel over the years. All I know is it's really windy tonight and we're not supposed to get any rain until at least Sunday. I can't remember the last time we had rain, actually. I am thinking that all the April rain we get will make up for it.

[Connecticut Pam]

Yes, I too saw the fire warnings for mostly Fairfield County area, New haven County area..and it worries me. I have seen folks toss cigarette butts still lit out windows and seeing that it is too cold for campfires and picnics right now, this is my main concern.

PLEASE smokers, put those cigarettes OUT before you dispose of them. If possible, use your ashtray in your car..BE CAREFUL. This is the first time I have ever seen such an extensive fire danger warning so early in the year.

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