Fire weather concerns become the highlight as we start the upcoming week.

On Sunday  temperatures climbing to well above average, along with dry air pushing in. This will set the stage for potentially critical fire weather conditions, especially over the southwest where the lowest humidity values will occur.

Concerns for critical fire weather conditions spread over much of the area on Monday, with low humidity values over many locations and gusty winds as the low swings a cold frontcomes  through. Latest guidance has become more aggressive with the timing of this frontal passage, which has also made the high temperature forecast rather tricky. Ahead of the front, highs are expected to push into the 70s over most locations, cooler though still well above average behind the front. A few showers may be possible over the northwest/north central, though this may cause more harm than good by aiding in the mixing of some higher winds aloft to the surface. Cold air is ushered in overnight behind the front.

On Tuesday, much cooler temperatures expected across the area, but with that said humidity values still remain quite low, especially over the south. Northwest winds behind the front will combine with this, and produce possibly another day of fire weather concerns.

Gradual warming trend is then expected to close out the work week.