High Fire Danger today
 
By Wagontown Fire Company
April 19, 2023
 

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.