Missouri & Kansas Climate Report Fears 'Fire Weather' Frequency

According to "the science" wildfires are ramping up due to climate change . . . Here's the explanation of a trend that's actually a tradition and constant challenge for this part of the country . . . Check-it . . . 

Hot, dry and windy weather that helps wildfires spread is becoming more common across much of the U.S., including Kansas and Missouri, a new analysis finds.

Why it matters: What used to be several months of fire season is stretching in some places into a yearlong phenomenon, straining fire departments and others tasked with controlling or containing wild blazes.

Zoom in: "Fire weather" is getting more frequent in Kansas and Missouri, per an analysis from climate research group Climate Central. 

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

"Fire weather" is happening more often

Between 1973 and 2024, the number of fire weather days increased around the Kansas City metro from two to five on the Missouri side and from five to 10 on the Kansas side.

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