Advance notice becomes crucial as wildfires ravage Western states
Summary
AccuWeather meteorologists predicted the dangerous potential for new wildfires and the spread of current fires in the Western U.S., warning residents and businesses a full week in advance.
Key Highlights
An increase in wildfires was predicted for the West
Advance warnings included digital forecasts, news stories, push notifications and media messaging
The number of uncontained wildfires grew from 72 on August 2 to 96 on August 9
First to alert of imminent danger
During the week of August 2, high winds, low humidity, and lightning caused several new fires to ignite and existing ones to spread throughout Western states. The largest fire, the Dixie Fire in California, nearly doubled in size during that time. AccuWeather meteorologists used a combination of digital messaging, news stories, and push notifications to alert residents and businesses of the possible danger.
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