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Asbury Park Police Department
Friday October 25th, 2024 :: 03:19 p.m. EDT

Alert

Red Flag Warning until 07:00PM Saturday

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 10 AM to 7 PM EDT Saturday.

* AFFECTED AREA...Middlesex, Western Monmouth, Gloucester, Camden, Northwestern Burlington, Ocean, Atlantic and Southeastern Burlington.

* TIMING...Late Saturday morning through Saturday afternoon.

* WINDS...Northwest winds around 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 29 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...Up to 67.

* IMPACTS...The combination of very dry conditions, low relative humidity, and gusty winds will result in favorable conditions for the rapid spread of fires. Any fires that develop may become difficult to contain, especially across the Pine Barrens region in New Jersey.

* AFFECTED AREAS: MIDDLESEX ... WESTERN MONMOUTH ... GLOUCESTER ... CAMDEN ... NORTHWESTERN BURLINGTON ... OCEAN ... ATLANTIC ... SOUTHEASTERN BURLINGTON

Instructions:

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.

Address/Location
Asbury Park Police Department
1 Municipal Plaza
Asbury Park, NJ 07712

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 732-774-1300

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Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Red Flag Warning

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