Dangerous fire weather to hit the West with combination of lightning and wind (opens original article in a new tab)

Dangerous fire weather, including dry lightning and strong winds, is expected to hit the Western US, worsening existing wildfires and increasing the risk of new ones.

• A cold front is expected to bring dry lightning and strong winds to the Western US, increasing wildfire risk.
• Utah is already experiencing two large wildfires that are spreading rapidly due to dry vegetation and weather conditions.
• The region is facing an early and severe fire season due to drought and above-average temperatures.