The meteorologist said people often burn these types of fuel sources, which tend to have low moisture. Koch identified “fine fuels” as things like timber, forest litter, grasses, and grass brush. Forecasters say fire danger will remain elevated during the afternoon throughout the rest of the week due to dry conditions and low humidity values. “That’s one of the reasons we’re so humid during the warmer months is that we have wind flowing up out of the south that’s bringing moisture up over some of Gulf of Mexico.'Įlevated fire danger will be a concern Tuesday afternoon as humidity levels drop into the 15 to 25 percent range, according to the weather service. “The air that’s coming down this way, it’s basically originating up in Canada so it’s cooler, it’s drier, we don’t have all of the gulf moisture that normally comes up this way,” Koch said. A map showed 10 counties are under a burn ban. The meteorologist said a cold front will also heighten dry conditions in Arkansas.Īccording to a tweet from the Arkansas Forestry Division, all 75 counties are under a moderate risk of wildfire danger as of early Tuesday. No precipitation is expected at this time, according to Koch. Overnight lows in central Arkansas will be in the 50s, and some temperatures will drop into the 40s in the northern part of the state at night. He said mild temperatures from the mid 70s to lower 80s are expected for the entire state in the next seven days. David-Donehower Funeral Home is serving the family.While all parts of Arkansas are forecast to have relief from the heat and humidity this week, the state’s upcoming cooler and drier conditions are expected to elevate fire danger in the coming days, according to the National Weather Service.ĭan Koch, a meteorologist with the weather service in North Little Rock, said a cold front will bring a classic “fall-like” pattern to the state. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl & Wilma Moran, a sister, Erlys Barnett and by his in-laws, Joe & Elizabeth Nikle and several brothers and sisters in law. Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Carol of Detroit Lakes, a daughter, Kari (Mike) Williams off Detroit Lakes, 4 grandchildren, Nicole (Chris) LeCuyer, Meagan (Dan), Hedin, Andrea (Michael) Leitheiser, Patrick (Joelle) Williams, 3 great-grandchildren: Kyron, Joslyn and Rinoa. He was a member of the Eagles, American Legion, Knights of Columbus and Holy Rosary Catholic Church. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, listening to music, reading and following his favorite sports teams. Retirement allowed John to continue his many hobbies and interests. Starting as a lab tech with the Minnesota Highway Department, John retired from MNDOT after 39 years as a Transportation Tech Support Supervisor.

He continued his service to the military with the Minnesota National Guard and the North Dakota Air National Guard until 1965. Following his discharge in 1956, he began his career at District 4, Minnesota Department of Transportation. John was united in marriage to Carol Nikle, Januin Jamestown, ND. Air Force For Aviation Cadet Program in January, 1954. Because of his love of aviation, he joined the U. He grew up in Moorhead, graduating in 1951 from Moorhead High School. John Douglas Moran, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend to many, was born Decemin Moorhead, MN to Earl and Wilma (Quick) Moran.

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