Elevated fire danger in Central Pa. through Thursday evening
The National Weather Service warns dry, breezy conditions will create an elevated wildfire risk across central Pennsylvania until 8 p.m. Thursday.
A report from the National Weather Service was issued on Thursday at 4:42 a.m. for elevated fire danger until 8 p.m. for Southern Centre, Southern Clinton and Southern Lycoming as well as Blair, Huntingdon, Mifflin, Juniata, Bedford, Fulton, Franklin, Union, Snyder, Montour, Northumberland, Columbia, Perry, Dauphin, Schuylkill, Lebanon, Cumberland, Adams, York and Lancaster counties.
"A combination of dry and breezy conditions this afternoon and evening will create an elevated risk of wildfire spread, especially for south central Pennsylvania. Minimum relative humidity values will range from 20 to 35% accompanied by wind gusts between 20 and 25 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," states the weather service.