Dynamics of fire weather conditions in the mixed forest areas of Belarus and Ukraine under recent climate change

The study examines spatiotemporal distribution of fire weather conditions during the seasons 1990–2020 in mixed forests areas territory Belarus and Ukraine using monthly mean Fire Weather Index (FWI) averaged for each administrative area region. It was revealed that lowest FWI values were observed northern northwestern regions Belarus, highest southeast. On Ukraine, increase toward east regions. In seasonal distribution, increases from March to May middle summer index reaches a maximum all Analysis dynamics over five-year periods showed frequency danger varied "very low" level "moderate" most period. last pentad 2015–2020, "high" began appear south part Ukraine. During period, some there decrease 'low' its simultaneous at higher levels, connection with climate change