Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service State College PA
433 AM EDT Fri Apr 21 2023
…ELEVATED RISK OF WILDFIRE SPREAD THIS AFTERNOON…

A combination of dry and breezy conditions this afternoon
will create an elevated risk of wildfire spread across most of
western Pennsylvania. Minimum relative humidity values will range
from 20 to 30 percent accompanied by wind gusts between 20 and 25
mph.

Residents are urged to exercise caution if handling any potential
ignition sources, such as machinery, cigarettes, or matches. If
dry grasses and tree litter begin to burn, the fire will have the
potential to spread rapidly.

For more information about wildfire danger and wildfire
prevention and education, please visit the Pennsylvania Department
of Conservation and Natural Resources website at
http://dcnr.pa.gov/Communities/Wildfire.