We are now well over 30 days since the last measurable rainfall in Seattle. And a quick look at the extended forecast suggests that we aren't getting any rain any time soon. No wonder a drought emergency was issued for most of our state this week. And this comes hot on the heels of another statewide emergency issued related to the growing risk of wildfires. Of which there are plenty going on now across Washington, Oregon, California and British Columbia. We have avoided wildfire smoke so far because the winds have been coming in from the west (hence clouds in the morning, sun in the afternoon, and mercifully a lot cooler), but if they change then the air quality will quickly deteriorate. And if the winds get stronger, then there is the potential for significantly more damaging wildfires. With the hot temperatures we've had, there sure is plenty of dry habitat to fuel a huge fire.
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