Full Notification

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
335 AM EDT Thu May 3 2018

RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR FAR SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA AND PORTIONS OF SOUTHERN AND CENTRAL NEW JERSEY...

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Red Flag Warning for the potential of enhanced fire spread, which is in effect from 10 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening.

* AFFECTED AREA...Areas along and east of Interstate 95 in
southeastern Pennsylvania and in southern and central New Jersey.

* TIMING...From late this morning through sunset this evening with
the strongest winds and lowest relative humidity values occurring
from 3 PM through 6 PM.

* WINDS...West-southwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 25 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Around 30 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...In the upper 80s to lower 90s inland and upper
70s to lower 80s near the coast.

* IMPACTS...The combination of low fuel moisture, low relative
humidity, and gusty winds will contribute to the enhanced spread of
fires.

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.

Do You Have What It Takes? 100 feet of Defensible Space

For residents that live in areas like the Pinelands, the threat to life and property from wildfire is a real concern. Studies show that a fast moving wildfire can destroy a home in only ten minutes. Reduce the threat to life and property by taking an active role in protecting your home and community from wildfire!

http://www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/fire/firewise-protecting-homes.htm

For more information about wildfire danger...burn
restrictions...and wildfire prevention and education...please
visit: http://www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/fire/aboutus.html