Red Flag Warning Issued
From
West York
Sent
Thu, Nov 7 @ 2:10pm
Description
Red Flag Warning issued November 7 at 1:57PM EST until November 8 at 6:00PM EST by NWS State College PA
The National Weather Service in State College has issued a Red
Flag Warning, which is in effect from 8 AM to 6 PM EST Friday.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fulton, Franklin, Perry, Dauphin, Lebanon,
Cumberland, Adams, York and Lancaster Counties.
* TIMING...From 8 AM to 6 PM EST Friday.
* WINDS...West 5 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 28 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Rising into the upper 60s to near 70.
* IMPACTS...Rapid wildfire growth and spread expected. Outdoor
burning is not recommended.
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.
For more information about wildfire danger, burn restrictions,
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 West York. West York 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.
