Red Flag Warning Issued
From
Chester Township
Sent
Fri, Nov 15 @ 2:40pm
Description
Red Flag Warning issued November 15 at 2:28PM EST until November 16 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Red Flag
Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from 7 AM to 6 PM EST Saturday. The Fire Weather Watch is
no longer in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...Carbon, Monroe, Berks, Lehigh, Northampton,
Delaware, Philadelphia, Western Chester, Eastern Chester,
Western Montgomery, Eastern Montgomery, Upper Bucks and Lower
Bucks.
* TIMING...From 7 AM to 6 PM EST Saturday.
* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 27 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Up to 59.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly 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 your state
forestry or environmental protection website.
This notification was posted by Chester Township. Chester Township 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.
