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National Weather Service warns of warm, dry 2026; Adams County readies EOC, IGAs and shelter plans
Summary
The National Weather Service told commissioners that La Niña‑driven drought and low snowpack make a warm, dry 2026 likely with elevated fire risk; county emergency management described actions including EOC staffing, mass‑care IGAs, evacuation planning, animal evacuation arrangements and a July adoption of wildland‑urban interface codes.
The National Weather Service briefed Adams County commissioners on a 2026 fire‑weather outlook and county emergency management described preparedness steps for an elevated wildfire season.
NWS meteorologist Greg Hevner said a persistent La Niña signal produced unusually warm and dry conditions that reduced soil moisture and snowpack across much of the state. He highlighted elevated vapor‑pressure deficits and a higher probability of moisture…
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