Vegetation poses fire danger

Tinder-dry grasses and other highly flammable vegetation pose a wildfire risk around Southern Arizona in the coming months. This photo was taken along the Bug Spring Trail in the Catalina Mountains on April 17, 2016. โ€” Credit: Doug Kreutz / Arizona Daily Star

Another hot day for Tucson, but with gusty winds on the radar, today's temperatures will be a few degrees cooler than yesterday.

With the combination of low relative humidity, strong winds and a high fire danger, critical fire weather conditions are on the forecast for portions of Southeast Arizona through tomorrow.

High: 98

Low: 67


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