The Alabama Forestry Commission is urging caution when grilling or cooking outdoors during the Fourth of July week due to dry conditions that increase the risk of accidental fires. The state has experienced a significant rise in wildfires, prompting the commission to issue a fuel advisory notification. It is important to be vigilant and take appropriate measures to prevent any incidents and ensure everyone’s safety during this holiday season.
Throughout Alabama, the small patch of grass located at the bottom of the water tank in Moundville is a perfect representation of what is happening all around the state.
Ethan Barrett, a state fire analyst, is no stranger to this situation and can predict what is coming next.
According to Barrett, although the grass in this area may appear green and growing, upon closer inspection, signs of discoloration are starting to show. The yellowish hue indicates that the vegetation is experiencing stress, indicating that the area is beginning to dry out.
Despite some areas receiving rain, the overall situation is still dry. The issue lies in the fact that the rainfall has not been sufficient enough to cover a wide area.
Barrett predicts that the recent rains won’t be enough to sustain us through the fourth of July due to the intense heat and returning dry conditions.
The 4th of July holiday will see the continuation of the fuel advisory notification.
Barrett advises caution when using fireworks, emphasizing the importance of having a cleared-out area and soaking the area down after use to prevent an escape.
Since June 13, wildfires have ravaged almost 2,000 acres of land in Alabama.
Barrett explains that for the state to receive adequate coverage, it would require a minimum of two inches of rainfall.
Alabama’s dry and crunchy parts indicate that Ethan Barrett could be facing yet another wildfire soon.
According to Ethan Barrett, the rainfall from Hurricane Beryl in the Caribbean has the potential to provide relief to Alabama’s drought if it reaches the state.
