SEATTLE — The latest wildfire forecast calls for above-normal wildfire danger in Washington from July through September.
The National Interagency Fire Center’s June report shows fire potential to be normal this month, except in the northeast corner, where it is above normal.
The outlook calls for increased fire activity and the potential for “robust above-normal fire activity” in July, August and September.
Thunderstorms east of the Cascades are expected to bring more lightning than typical in July and August and that will be a deciding factor in the intensity of this year’s fire season.