August fire potential very low

July has come and gone and it was another wet month across SD. Nearly every location statewide received a surplus of moisture mitigating any wildfire concerns for the month. Some areas even saw 4-6 inches of moisture above the monthly average!

The recent rains combined with the forecast for cooler and wetter than average conditions should keep us clear of any large wildfires through at least the month of August.

You can find my full monthly assessment here: http://www.ias.sdsmt.edu/clabo/Fire_Weather/Monthly_Update.pdf