Memphis, Tenn. – Fire danger remains elevated across the Mid-South through Sunday evening as dry, breezy weather combines with ongoing drought conditions. Minimum relative humidity levels are expected to dip to just 25 to 30 percent, while winds could gust up to 10 mph.
According to the National Weather Service in Memphis, the combination of low humidity and persistent drought across western Tennessee, northern Mississippi, and eastern Arkansas will continue to create dangerous fire conditions. Any outdoor burning could quickly get out of control.
Counties surrounding Memphis, including Shelby, DeSoto, and Crittenden, are under heightened concern, with officials urging residents to avoid using fire pits, grills, or fireworks outdoors. Even small sparks can spread rapidly in the dry vegetation. Farmers and landowners are being cautioned to postpone any field burning until conditions improve.
Emergency officials recommend keeping water sources handy, ensuring cigarette butts are fully extinguished, and avoiding parking vehicles on dry grass. The fire risk is expected to ease slightly overnight as humidity levels recover, but officials warn the region could see continued fire danger into early next week if dry conditions persist.
