Fire Weather Warning for South Central Pennsylvania

I’m in the Susquehanna Valley today. Well, Christine, you can see how some of these fires can get out of control if they get blown away by the wind. That’s the key. So you need low relative humidity, dry brushes, dry fuel, and gusty winds. And today, you can have all three in the Susquehanna Valley. So this is typically our wildfire season, and wildfires can spread rapidly in these conditions.It will feel like summer in the next few days. We have three straight days in the 80’s for you.There is a chance of rain this week. Our news 8 Storm Team forecast calls for clear skies today. High clouds overhead this morning. They should hit the road. It will be mostly sunny this afternoon. Warm and breezy with highs of 80 degrees. And tonight, it’s sunny and comfortable, with temperatures around 76. Clear skies will decrease tonight. swaying wind. Temperatures remain moderate with temperatures ranging from 54 to 58 degrees. And tomorrow we can expect plenty of sunshine. It’s 80-84 degrees here and definitely feels like summer. Westerly winds are blowing in Carlisle right now. Sunny, but with high clouds. A 66 degree westerly wind is 8 mph. And look at that dew point of 32. There is very dry air in the place. Here it occurs at 61 degrees and Lebanon, 64 degrees Harrisburg and 63 degrees York. I hardly need a jacket this morning. Wind speeds, 5 to 15 miles per hour, are coming towards you. But they pick up to 20 mph sustained this afternoon. Weather and health check. High levels of tree pollen are still in the air. Mold spores are few. Air quality is moderate. today. The UV index is high and the burning time is 25 minutes. See Super Doppler 8 in the Northeast. There are fast-moving jammers heading out to sea. May it pass away. The sky will gradually clear up here this morning. Clouds are still spreading, but the conditions are mostly sunny in the afternoon. Dry weather will continue tonight and tomorrow, with temperatures continuing to climb into the 80s. Look at that The sky is mostly cloudless as we head into Friday. The system begins to approach from the south. We may see some more clouds on Friday, but overall it’s still mostly sunny and unseasonably warm with temperatures well into the ’80s. See our 10-day forecast. The temperature this week is in the 70s. A few showers are expected on Saturday, but more rain is likely late Sunday and early Monday as the cold front passes. The cold front has definitely left its mark. peaked in the 1960s,

Fire Weather Warning for South Central Pennsylvania

Low relative humidity, gusty winds and dry fuel can cause wildfires to spread rapidly

Updated: Apr 12, 2023 5:45 AM EDT

A fire weather warning is in effect for the Susquehanna Valley from 11 AM to 8 PM. Low relative humidity, dry fuel, and gusty winds can spread wildfires quickly. Please refrain from outdoor burning today. The morning is mild, the temperature he 50-60 degrees. High clouds will clear gradually over the next few hours as turbulence passes in the northeast. This afternoon will be sunny with 10-20 mph WNW winds and highs near 80 degrees. More than 15 degrees above average! Temperatures tonight will be mild, in the mid 50s under clear skies. Thursday will be sunny and will hit record highs. The record is 85 degrees and we are predicting 82 degrees. Friday looks like summer too, with highs in the mid-80s. It may rain again this weekend. Most likely later on Sunday.

a fire weather forecast Valid in Susquehanna Valley from 11am to 8pm. Low relative humidity, dry fuel, and gusty winds can spread wildfires quickly. Please avoid outdoor burning today.

It’s a mild morning with temperatures between 50 and 60 degrees. High clouds will clear gradually over the next few hours as turbulence passes in the northeast.

This afternoon will be sunny with 10-20 mph WNW winds and highs near 80 degrees. More than 15 degrees higher than average!

Temperatures will remain mild tonight, in the mid-50s under sunny skies.

Thursday will be sunny and will hit record highs. The record is 85 degrees and we are predicting his 82.

Friday feels like summer too, with highs in the mid-80s.

There is a chance of rain again this weekend. Most likely later on Sunday.