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Update: Expect fire danger in southeastern Pennsylvania through Saturday afternoon
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Update: Expect fire danger in southeastern Pennsylvania through Saturday afternoon

The National Weather Service issued an updated fire danger report at 3:16 a.m. Saturday through 1 p.m. for Western Chester, Eastern Chester, Western Montgomery, Eastern Montgomery, Upper Bucks and Lower Bucks as well as Carbon, Monroe , Berks, Lehigh, Northampton, Delaware and Philadelphia Counties.

“There is an increased risk of fire spread today. This morning, northwest winds will blow between 10 and 25 km/h with gusts up to 20 km/h, although humidity values will remain above 30 percent during this period Later in the day, after noon, relative humidity values ​​will drop to 20 to 25 percent, but at this time the winds will become northerly and will decrease to 5. at 10 mph These conditions will favor the spread of any fire which could quickly become difficult to control. Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged. Be sure to properly extinguish or dispose of any potential ignition sources, including materials to be burned. smoking such as cigarette butts. Burning restrictions and bans are in effect in some areas. Consult your state’s wildfire management agency for more information on burning restrictions in your area. “, according to the service meteorological.

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