RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 6 PM EST SATURDAY FOR
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE SOUTHERN POCONOS,
LEHIGH VALLEY, AND THE REST OF SOUTHEAST PENNSYLVANIA INCLUDING
PHILADELPHIA...
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no longer in effect.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.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
