2023 New Jersey Wildfire Season: Elevated Fire Danger on Nov 18th

Elevated fire danger today. 

 

Here is the Fire Weather forecast for November 18th from the National Weather Service at Mt Holly:

Fire Weather Planning Forecast
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
406 AM EST Sat Nov 18 2023

.DISCUSSION...
Breezy and dry conditions are expected to develop today. Forecast 
minimum relative humidity during the daytime hours is near 30-40% 
for much of the forecast area, driest across the coastal plain of 
southern New Jersey and Delmarva. High temperatures will be mainly 
in the 50s and near 60 degrees near the coast, though temperatures 
may fall a few degrees by mid to late afternoon. This will be 
combined with sustained winds near 15-20 mph and gusts near 30 mph. 

Rainfall from overnight was generally 0.05" or less from near and 
northwest of I-95, and only some sprinkles fell southeast into 
southern New Jersey and Delmarva. Antecedent conditions have been 
quite dry, with little to no rainfall over the last several weeks. 
Thus, there is an elevated threat for the spread of uncontrolled 
fires today.

Sunday will also be on the breezy side, although not quite as dry or 
as windy. Forecast sustained winds will be near 10-15 mph with gusts 
near 20 mph and minimum relative humidity in the 35-45% range on 
Sunday. High temperatures mainly in the mid 50s.

A Special Weather Statement will be issued for the areas with 
greatest fire danger to highlight the threat of rapid fire spread 
today.