Severe drought and abnormally dry conditions continue across Florida as over 70 wildfires were reported, active, contained or controlled as of Sunday, March 23. About 28,695 acres have been burned.
Patchy smoke and decrease in visibility due to burning fires were expected for several counties such as Miami-Dade.
National Weather Service Melbourne forecasts sensitive fire weather conditions to continue as well as dry conditions in east central Florida, with winds forecasted to stay below 15 mph.
“The lack of appreciable rainfall, dry fuels, combined with periods of low humidity, will produce sensitive fire weather conditions into early next week,” the NWS says.
The agency forecasts Tuesday, March 25, and Wednesday, March 26, to be the next chance for “wetting rainfall,” but mainly south of Orlando.
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FHP advises drivers to use caution in Volusia County, Florida, and Flagler County, Florida
Florida Highway Patrol advised drivers in Volusia County and Flagler County to use caution in two areas due to possible smoke in the area from brush fires.
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New Smyrna Beach, Florida: Near intersection of State Road 415 and State Road 44 by New Smyrna Speedway
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Bunnell, Florida: Near intersection of State Road 100 and Andalusia Trail
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This article originally appeared on The Daytona Beach News-Journal: Florida wildfires, severe drought conditions: Check your neighborhood
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