wildfires

On Speaking Of, we get an update on the wildfire activity and hear why prescribed burns are necessary.

Record temperatures over the weekend are expected across Florida just before a front stalls and brings much-welcomed rains.

Florida's air quality did not improve in the most recent report by the American Lung Association. One reason was wildfires, which persist throughout the state.

The Florida Forest Service reports more than 130 wildfires are burning across the Sunshine State and have consumed at least 25,000 acres.

More than 100 wildfires are burning across Florida, with the greatest impacts reported across the northern part of the state.

Winds will be strong from the north as very dry air arrives across Florida. Much of the state is under a Red Flag Warning, signaling fire danger.

Wildfire activity is increasing across Florida as significant drought conditions persist, with more than 100 fires burning nearly 12,000 acres.

Dry and windy conditions heighten fire danger in the Panhandle and north Florida, while south Florida remains soggy and humid.

Constant low humidity and exceptional drought levels will keep the fire danger high.

Bone-dry air is in place across much of Florida, and another cold front will push through early Saturday, which will reinforce the cold and dry air. Winds will also be strong.