A map produced by the National Weather Service has shown that 10 states in the northeast of the country are at an increased risk of wildfires developing
A map created using data from the National Weather Service (NWS) has highlighted that 10 states in the northeast are at an increased risk of wildfires.
The NWS has issued warnings about the heightened likelihood of wildfires, attributing this to a number of weather-related factors. This comes as parts of LA are being destroyed by wildfires this week.
The NWS map shows 10 northeastern states at increased risk of wildfires (Image: NWS)
As well as California, meteorologists with the NWS have stated that weather conditions in Kentucky, West Virginia, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, and Maine could create the perfect environment for wildfires to ignite and spread.
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Many states will be particularly concerned after the damage that is currently being done in LA, especially based on Governor Gavin Newsom’s comments about the severity of the extreme weather event.
