wildfires

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.

80 percent of Flroida is at least under abnormally dry conditions and althogh there is a cold front that could bring showers, the dry air stays in place.

Low air quality levels are prompting alerts and advisories in Florida after smoke from wildfires in Canada is closing in on the Southeast.

The state agriculture commissioner and forest service director spoke Thursday in Hillsborough County about what has already proven to be a busy fire season.