Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service State College PA
719 AM EST Wed Nov 15 2023
…ELEVATED RISK OF WILDFIRE SPREAD THIS AFTERNOON…

A combination of dry and windy conditions this afternoon will
create an elevated risk of wildfire spread across western
Pennsylvania, including Allegheny National Forest. Minimum
relative humidity values will range from 20 to 30 percent
accompanied by wind gusts between 15 and 20 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.