Friday, November 8, 2024

WEATHER ALERT: Red Flag Warning Issued for Schuylkill County and Surrounding Areas

  


The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for Schuylkill County and the surrounding counties.
RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING FOR SOUTH CENTRAL PA... 

 The National Weather Service in State College has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect until 6 PM EST this evening. 

The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. 

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

 * TIMING...Until 6 PM EST this evening. 

 * WINDS...West 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. 

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

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

 * IMPACTS...Rapid wildfire growth and spread expected. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring or are imminent 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.