The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a FireWeather Watch for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which isin effect from Friday afternoon through Friday evening.* AFFECTED AREA...Carbon, Monroe, Berks, Lehigh, Northampton,Delaware, Philadelphia, Western Chester, Eastern Chester,Western Montgomery, Eastern Montgomery, Upper Bucks and LowerBucks.* TIMING...From Friday afternoon through Friday evening.* WINDS...West 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 28 percent.* TEMPERATURES...In the mid to upper 70s.* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spreadquickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditionsare forecast to occur due to a combination of strong winds, lowrelative humidities, and dry fuels. Listen for later forecastsand possible Red Flag Warnings.For more information about wildfire danger, burn restrictions,and wildfire prevention and education, please visit your stateforestry or environmental protection website.