Dry lightning strikes could hit SLO County, raising fire threat amid heat wave
San Luis Obispo County could see dry lightning strikes that could pose a fire threat on Friday as a heat wave continues in the area, according to the National Weather Service.
According to a Weather Service post on X, San Luis Obispo and northern Santa Barbara counties will experience elevated showers passing through Friday.
Very dry air near the ground will likely evaporate most of the rain, but that can lead to dry lightning strikes that could cause fires, according to the Weather Service post.
Residents living in higher fire risk areas should be aware of the risk, according to the Weather Service post.
Joan Lynch
The Tribune