Below freezing temperatures around the low and mid 20s areexpected this morning. Although the growing season has notofficially started yet, per coordination with state agriculturalpartners, early blooming vegetation will likely be harmed orkilled by this hard freeze.Gusty southwest winds between 25 to 35 mph with isolated gusts upto 40 mph are expected today, mainly from late morning throughthe early evening. Use caution when driving or operating a highprofile vehicle and secure outdoor objects.In addition to the strong and gusty winds, the airmass will bevery dry resulting in low relative humidity. The combination ofthese windy conditions and dry air will result in elevated firedanger today, and possibly again tomorrow. Outdoor burning is notrecommended as any fire could grow out of control rather quickly.