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Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Binghamton NY 1142 AM EDT Tue Apr 23 2024 PAZ038>040-043-044-047-048-072-240000- Bradford-Susquehanna-Northern Wayne-Wyoming-Lackawanna-Luzerne- Pike-Southern Wayne- 1142 AM EDT Tue Apr 23 2024 ...FIRE WEATHER CONCERNS ACROSS NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA TODAY... Dry conditions with gusty winds are expected across the region today. Minimum relative humidity values will drop as low as 20 percent in some areas with south to southwest wind gusts of 20 to 30 mph during the afternoon. Although this Spring has been wet, fine fuels such as dead grass and leaf litter will quickly dry out in these conditions. If any fires were to start, the windy and dry weather will increase the risk of wildfire spread, making it difficult to contain. 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. $$ MPH