Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS State College, PA
Issued by NWS State College, PA
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767 WWUS81 KCTP 080925 SPSCTP Special Weather Statement National Weather Service State College PA 425 AM EST Fri Nov 8 2024 PAZ004>006-010>012-017-018-024-033-037-041-042-045-046-082300- Warren-McKean-Potter-Elk-Cameron-Northern Clinton-Clearfield- Northern Centre-Cambria-Somerset-Tioga-Northern Lycoming-Sullivan- Southern Clinton-Southern Lycoming- 425 AM EST Fri Nov 8 2024 ...ELEVATED RISK OF WILDFIRE SPREAD THIS AFTERNOON... A combination of dry and windy conditions this afternoon will create an elevated risk of wildfire spread north of Interstate 80 and west of Interstate 99. Dry fuel moistures will be accompanied by wind gusts between 20 and 30 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. $$ Beaty/Dangelo