The National Weather Service in Flagstaff released their fire season outlook for this month. Officials say near to below average precipitation in April has allowed severe to exceptional drought conditions to continue across northern Arizona. May through July bring equal chances for above, near, or below normal precipitation across Arizona. Odds favor warmer than average conditions across the state. The extended outlook in July through September favors above normal temperatures, with odds tilted in favor of a wetter than average monsoon season. Officials say above normal significant wildland fire potential is forecast across all of the state in May and June.
