Special Weather Statement Issued
From
Littlestown
Sent
Wed, Jun 7 @ 12:11pm
Description
Special Weather Statement issued June 7 at 11:51AM EDT by NWS State College PA
A combination of dry and breezy conditions will create an
elevated risk of wildfire spread across central Pennsylvania
today.
Minimum relative humidity values will range from 20 to 30 percent.
Sustained winds from the northwest will increase to around 10 to
15 mph into the afternoon with a 1 to 2 hour period of gusts up
to 25 mph from the north to northwest are likely along, and in
the wake of a dry cold front that was located near the Route 322
corridor from Meadville, Franklin, Clearfield, and State College
to Harrisburg and Lancaster at 1130 AM this Wednesday morning.
Abnormally dry to moderate drought conditions are also a
contributing factor for the elevated risk of wildfire spread.
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.
This notification was posted by Littlestown. Littlestown is solely responsible for this notification and unless specifically indicated, no other community or individual utilizing Savvy Citizen is sponsoring, responsible for, or endorsing this notification.
