Slight Chance of Dry Lightning Eastern Deserts, Happy July 4th

Warm and dry conditions for Zone 288 today. Slight chance of thunderstorm for eastern desert, slight chance of dry lightning later in the afternoon early evening hours. More monsoonal moisutre is over Las Vegas and far eastern deserts. For Friday, Saturday and Sunday triple digit temperatures expected, increase in fire activity possible do to fire weather concerns.

Los Angeles County Fire Department assisted by the United States Forest Service had a third alarm wildfire on the west side of Palmdale in the Old Crown Valley burn area last night, south of Elizabeth Lake Road. Approximately 200 acres consumed, primarily in grass and light sage, 4-10 foot flame lengths noted, wind was gusting at 25 MPH. The fire was under control by 02:00 am.

Fireworks are a concern for tonight and residual ignitions for tomorrow. Happy 4th of July everyone, stay safe.