Watches, Warnings & Advisories



One product issued by NWS for:

Red Flag Warning

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
250 PM EDT Thu Oct 31 2024

NJZ001-007>010-012-015-010800-
/O.NEW.KPHI.FW.W.0004.241101T1600Z-241101T2300Z/
Sussex-Warren-Morris-Hunterdon-Somerset-Middlesex-Mercer-
250 PM EDT Thu Oct 31 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM EDT FRIDAY FOR
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR CENTRAL AND NORTHERN NEW
JERSEY...

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Red Flag
Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from noon to 7 PM EDT Friday.

* AFFECTED AREA...Sussex, Warren, Morris, Hunterdon, Somerset,
  Middlesex and Mercer.

* TIMING...From noon to 7 PM EDT Friday.

* WINDS...West 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 28 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...In the mid to upper 70s.

* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
  quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly due to a combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and dry fuels. Any fires
that develop may quickly get out of control and become difficult
to contain.

For more information about wildfire danger, burn restrictions,
and wildfire prevention and education, please visit your state
forestry or environmental protection website.

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