Thursday, November 7, 2024

WEATHER ALERT: Fire Weather Watch Issued for Schuylkill County for Friday

 

Fire Weather Watch Issued for Schuylkill County for Friday


The National Weather Service has issued a Fire Weather Watch for Friday in Schuylkill County and nearby counties.

FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTH CENTRAL PA... 

The National Weather Service in State College has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Friday morning through Friday afternoon. 

* AFFECTED AREA...Southern Centre, Blair, Huntingdon, Mifflin, Juniata, Bedford, Union, Snyder, Montour, Northumberland, Columbia and Schuylkill Counties. 

 * TIMING...From Friday morning through Friday afternoon. * WINDS...West 5 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. 

 * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 30 percent. 

 * TEMPERATURES...Rising into the middle 60s. 

 * IMPACTS...Critical fire weather conditions possible. Increased risk for rapid wildfire growth and spread. Prescribed burns may get out of control.