ByStephanie Nims•

2 hours ago

Updated: July 9, 2026, 12:10 pm EDTPublished: July 9, 2026, 12:05 pm EDT

The American monsoon is ramping up, so how does that impact the current wildfire situation? It can end the wildfire season with rain, and it can also bring down temperatures. But the monsoon can also ignite new fires with dry lightning. Meteorologist Rob Shackelford breaks it down.