Special Weather Statement

Locations Affected

Lancaster, PA ∙ Listie, PA ∙ Kulpmont, PA ∙ Muncy, PA ∙ South Fork, PA ∙ Friedensburg, PA ∙ Mifflinville, PA ∙ Newry, PA ∙ New Ringgold, PA ∙ Schlusser, PA

Full Alert Message

Special Weather Statement National Weather Service State College PA 1115 AM EDT Tue Apr 23 2024 ...ELEVATED RISK OF WILDFIRE SPREAD THIS AFTERNOON... A combination of dry fuels, low relative humidity and windy conditions this afternoon will create an elevated risk of wildfire spread across much of Central Pennsylvania. Minimum relative humidity values will range from 20 to 30 percent accompanied by wind gusts between 20 and 30 mph from the south- southwest. Residents are urged to exercise caution if handling any potential ignition sources, such as machinery, cigarettes, or matches. If dry grasses and tree litter begin to burn, the fire will have the potential to spread rapidly. For more information about wildfire danger and wildfire prevention and education, please visit the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources website at http://dcnr.pa.gov/Communities/Wildfire.

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