Fire Weather Watch Issued
From
Delaware Water Gap
Sent
Tue, Apr 11 @ 4:03pm
Description
Fire Weather Watch issued April 11 at 3:46PM EDT until April 12 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Fire
Weather Watch for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is
in effect from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...Carbon, Monroe, Berks, Lehigh, Northampton,
Delaware, Philadelphia, Western Chester, Eastern Chester,
Western Montgomery, Eastern Montgomery, Upper Bucks and Lower
Bucks.
* TIMING...Wednesday.
* WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 30 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...In the lower 80s.
* IMPACTS...Critical fire weather conditions are expected. There
will be increased risk for rapid wildfire growth and spread.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur due to a combination of strong winds, low
relative humidities, and dry fuels. Listen for later forecasts and
possible Red Flag Warnings.
For more information about wildfire danger, burn restrictions,
and wildfire prevention and education, please visit your state
forestry or environmental protection website.
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