The National Weather Service in Mount Holly, NJ, issued an alert that remains in high effect for the southeastern region of Pennsylvania, including areas such as Philadelphia and its surrounding counties. As of this morning, a
Red Flag Warning
endures until 6 PM EST due to critical fire weather conditions. Philadelphia residents can expect sunny skies today, with gusts potentially reaching up to 30 mph and a maximum temperature around the 70s, but also need to brace for possible fire hazards.
Specific areas under watch include Carbon, Monroe, Berks, Lehigh, Northampton, Delaware, and Philadelphia, among others. The forecast indicates that the timing for elevated fire risk is from early morning to the early evening. Winds are expected to blow west at 10 to 20 mph, with the humidity dropping as low as 26 percent. These conditions, which combine strong winds and low humidity, pose significant challenges for fire containment. During this period, outdoor burning is highly discouraged.
The
weather outlook
for the week also suggests a low around 43 degrees tonight, with clear skies. Moving into the weekend, a sunny Saturday with highs in the mid-50s will precede a slight chance of showers on Sunday.
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