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Weather Guys: What’s up with the fire danger?

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Heard On The Larry Meiller Show
A wildfire burns forest land in Monroe County
A wildfire continues to burn in northern Monroe County on Thursday, April 13, 2023. DNR officials said the fire’s intensity died down in the evening, allowing firefighters to increase containment lines. Photo courtesy of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

Earlier this month, wildfires consumed acres in Monroe and Juneau County after Governor Tony Evers declared a state of emergency because of dry conditions. The Weather Guys return to talk about wildfires, expected flooding along the Mississippi and how air pollution is measured.

Episode Credits

  • Larry Meiller Host
  • Clara Neupert Producer
  • Maria Lopez Technical Director
  • Jon Martin Guest
  • Steve Ackerman Guest

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