Despite the much-needed moisture from recent rains, wildfires are still in the forecast for some parts of the country.
One expert says that Florida is a big concern.
According to National Interagency Fire Center Meteorologist, Jim Wallman, “At least for May, our primary concern is going to be probably in the southeast along the coast and in Florida where they’ve been very dry, kind of a concerned down there for this month and at least through the first half of June before they start to turn wetter into their rainy season, especially in Florida.”
Further west, Wallman says that warm and dry conditions could still make an appearance this summer.
“We do have some concerns continuing in Minnesota; they’ve been active. Fortunately, they’ve got well-timed precipitation to keep it somewhat subdued and not as active as it really could be this early in the season, and then we’re expecting the return in normal as we get into June, July, and August. Although there are some signs showing up that it could be a warm and dry summer there, and if that were to occur, then we could consider returning there, but right now, we’re not confident in that scenario. So we’re just keeping it normal.”
Nearly a million U.S. acres have been burned by wildfires this year.
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Colorado Congressman Jeff Hurd joins Champions of Rural America to share insights into the Western Caucus legislative priorities as they champion wildfire prevention and mitigation in the West.
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Britt Hilton with the Oklahoma Farm Bureau joined us to discuss current conditions, producer impacts, and the road to recovery following the Ranger Road Fire.
February 27, 2026 02:18 PM
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The Ranger Road Fire is fully contained after burning nearly 300,000 acres. Ranchers face significant cattle and fence losses, with recovery efforts underway.
February 26, 2026 01:04 PM
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Michael Kelsey of the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association joined us with the latest on the Oklahoma wildfires, recovery efforts for ranchers, and the role agriculture leaders are playing in supporting rural communities.
February 25, 2026 12:13 PM
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According to the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry, fire crews remain on alert statewide as Red Flag conditions persist. Officials warn that even contained fires can reignite quickly under current weather conditions.
February 24, 2026 05:46 PM
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