The National Weather Service has issued Red Flag Warnings (extreme wildfire danger) for central and southern New Jersey starting at 11AM on October 24th. In addition, the NWS at Mt. Holly issued a special weather statement for the rest of their forecast area for an increased risk of wildfires today, October 24th.
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
NJZ012-013-015>023-027-242200- /O.CON.KPHI.FW.W.0002.241024T1500Z-241024T2200Z/ Middlesex-Western Monmouth-Mercer-Salem-Gloucester-Camden- Northwestern Burlington-Ocean-Cumberland-Atlantic-Cape May- Southeastern Burlington- 352 AM EDT Thu Oct 24 2024 .
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR SOUTHERN TO CENTRAL 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 11 AM to 6 PM EDT Today. * AFFECTED AREA...Middlesex, Western Monmouth, Mercer, Salem, Gloucester, Camden, Northwestern Burlington, Ocean, Cumberland, Atlantic, Cape May and Southeastern Burlington.
* TIMING...From 11 AM to 6 PM EDT Thursday.
* WINDS...North to Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 30 percent. * TEMPERATURES...In the mid to upper 60s.
* IMPACTS...The combination of very dry conditions, low relative humidity, and gusty winds will result in favorable conditions for the rapid spread of fires. Any fires that develop may become difficult to contain, especially cross the Pine Barrens region.
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. && $$ OHara
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