ELEVATED RISK OF WILDFIRE SPREAD THIS AFTERNOON
A combination of dry and windy conditions will create an elevated risk of wildfire spread across southeastern PA, mainly along and south of I-80 and along and east of I-99. Minimum relative humidity values will dip into the 30s, accompanied by wind gusts between 20 and 30 mph.
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.
Updated:
March 9, 2025 at 09:45 EDT
Event Onset:
March 9, 2025 at 09:45 EDT
Severity:
Moderate
Urgency:
Expected
Certainty:
Observed
Issued By:
NWS State College PA
Area(s):
Adams
Bedford
Blair
Columbia
Cumberland
Dauphin
Franklin
Fulton
Huntingdon
Juniata
Lancaster
Lebanon
Mifflin
Montour
Northumberland
Perry
Schuylkill
Snyder
Southern Centre
Southern Clinton
Southern Lycoming
Union
York