Despite the rain over the weekend - the ground has dried out and the fuel moisture is low and we are once again under a High Fire Danger for today.
National Weather Service announcement -
..ELEVATED RISK FOR FIRE SPREAD TODAY DUE TO LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND GUSTY WINDS...
A combination of low relative humidity, breezy west to northwest winds, and dry fine fuels will lead to an elevated risk for fire spread with any potential fire ignitions today across southeastern Pennsylvania.
Minimum relative humidity values this afternoon will range from 25 to 30 percent across the area. West to northwest winds will increase to around 10 to 15 mph with frequent gusts around 20-25 mph. Fine fuels in the form of dry or dead vegetation will be quite dry as well, and conducive to fire ignition and rapid fire spread. |