Dense grasses pose fire risk

Dense growths of tall grasses surrounding a dead tree along the Bug Spring Trail in the Catalina Mountains pose a potential risk for wildfires in the spring or sooner. Photo taken November 18, 2014. β€” Credit: Doug Kreutz / Arizona Daily Star

With today's dangerous combination of low humidity, gusty winds and high fire danger, a Red Flag Warning is in effect from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Cooler temperatures for the next few days, but 100 degrees will be back on the forecast for Monday.

High: 94

Low: 60


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