A massive storm cloud formed Monday night above the Dixie fire, generating a spinning vortex of flames and ash that soared into the sky.
Just as firefighters are beginning to make headway on the blaze, conditions this week are expected to change for the worse.that had converged over the fire moderated temperatures and fire behavior, officials said; the cover gave crews time to make some progress fighting the fire. But the smoke began clearing out Monday, paving the way for temperatures to again soar and humidity levels to plunge.and heat, fueled by climate change, that have dried out the western U.S.
Temperatures in the fire area hovered in the 90s Tuesday and are expected to reach the 100s on Wednesday and Thursday. Humidity could drop into the low teens during the daytime this week, with potentially little to no recovery at night, forecasters said.Also complicating firefighting efforts: Afternoon winds are expected, with southwest gusts up to 20 mph. And beginning Thursday, there’s a chance of isolated thunderstorms that bring the possibility of dry lighting and erratic winds.
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