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Wildfires erupt in New Jersey, fueled by dry, windy conditions

Friday, November 8

(NEW JERSEY) -- Multiple wildfires have erupted across New Jersey amid windy and dry conditions.A large brush fire broke out on the Palisades Interstate Parkway in Bergen County in northern New Jersey, near New York City. The fire covers 19 acres and...

Southern California under extreme fire warnings as dry, windy conditions spread 2 wildfires

Wednesday, November 6

(MALIBU, Calif.) -- Several Southern California counties are under "extremely critical" wildfire warnings as warm, dry temperatures and strong winds create volatile fire conditions.On Wednesday, the

Rising Temperatures and Dry Conditions Spark Wildfire Concerns Across Region

Wednesday, June 12

Wildfires are popping up throughout the region as fuels dry out amid near triple-digit heat.In Modoc County, fire response teams have tackled three fires within a matter of days. One fire scorched over 500 acres, and two others were caused by lightning striking trees...

Dry and Mild Conditions Expected for New Year’s Day Travel

Thursday, December 28

Travelers can rest assured weather patterns will hold steady to ring in the New Year.The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration says the Forecast for travelers on New Year’s Day & January 2nd looks to be clear of any major storm systems.A high pressure over the...

Caltrans Crews Await Multiple Dry Days to Make Progress on Slide Closure

Tuesday, March 21

What seems to be on repeat, SR 70 through the Feather River Canyon remains closed from the Greenville wye to Jarbo gap. Multiple slides have occurred through the 50-mile stretch of highway since January storms brought the hillside down in two locations. Since then,...

Wildlife Area Closes to Waterfowl Hunting as Lakes Dry Up

Friday, September 16

Extreme drought conditions close the Shasta Valley Wildlife area in Siskiyou county to waterfowl hunting for the entire season. CDFW announced the drying conditions have resulted in a loss of wetlands and waterfowl habitats. Three reservoirs supply the wetlands for the wildlife area, yet,...

Plumas SO Conducts Operation Dry Water for July 4th Holiday Weekend

Tuesday, June 14

The Plumas Sheriff’s Office will be conducting boating and water safety awareness for the 4th of July weekend. Operation Dry Water is a national awareness and enforcement campaign that focuses on reducing the number of alcohol and drug-related incidents and fatalities around waterways and...

Sierra Snow Water Content Remains Promising Despite Dry January

Tuesday, January 25

January has been a very dry month, precipitation totals remain at zero . Yet despite that the US National Weather Service has said the snow depth and snow water content in the Sierra is still promising and still running above average for this time...

Klamath Basin Seeing Domestic Wells run Dry

Tuesday, July 20

Dozens of wells run dry In the last two weeks, the Klamath County Watermaster’s office has received 82 complaints from people in the Klamath Basin experiencing water shortages in their personal wells.Dani Watson, watermaster of District 17 in Klamath Falls, knows there are many more...