The National Weather Service in Binghamton has issued the following weather alert:
…RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM THIS EVENING
FOR ALL OF NORTHEAST PA WHICH INCLUDES FIRE WEATHER ZONES 038,
039, 040, 043, 044, 047, 048, AND 072…
- WIND…Northwest winds of 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30
mph. - HUMIDITY…Afternoon minimum humidity of 20 to 30 percent.
- THUNDERSTORMS…None expected.
- IMPACTS…Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
The National Weather Service in State College has issued the following weather alert:
…RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR ALL OF CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA…
The National Weather Service in State College has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect until 8 PM EDT this evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
- AFFECTED AREA…Warren, McKean, Potter, Elk, Cameron, Northern Clinton, Clearfield, Northern Centre, Southern Centre, Cambria, Blair, Huntingdon, Mifflin, Juniata, Somerset,
Bedford, Fulton, Franklin, Tioga, Northern Lycoming, Sullivan, Southern Clinton, Southern Lycoming, Union, Snyder, Montour, Northumberland, Columbia, Perry, Dauphin, Schuylkill, Lebanon, Cumberland, Adams, York and Lancaster Counties. - TIMING…Through this evening.
- WINDS…West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
- MINIMUM RELATIVE HUMIDITY…25 to 35 percent.
- MAXIMUM TEMPERATURES…Mid 70s to lower 80s.
- IMPACTS…Rapid wildfire growth and spread expected. Outdoor
burning is not recommended.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring or are imminent due to a combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels. Any fires that
develop may quickly get out of control and become difficult to
contain.
The National Weather Service in Binghamton has issued the following weather alert:
…ELEVATED RISK OF WILDFIRE SPREAD ACROSS CENTRAL NEW YORK INTO
THE EARLY EVENING…
A combination of low relative humidity, gusty westerly winds, and
dry fine fuels will lead to an elevated risk for fire spread with
any potential fire starts until early evening across Central New
York.
Relative humidity values are expected to remain between 20 to 30
percent across all of Central NY until early evening. West winds
increase between 10 to 20 mph with gusts of 20 to 30 mph until
this evening. Grasses and other fine fuels have dried out this
week, elevating the risk for fire spread.
Everyone is urged to exercise caution if handling any potential
ignition source, including machinery, cigarettes, and matches. Be
sure to properly discard all smoking materials. Any dry grasses,
dead leaves, and other tree litter that ignite will have the
potential to spread fire quickly.
The annual statewide burn ban is in effect until May 14. No burn
permits are issued.
