The National Weather Service is cautioning people that a combination of low relative humidity, breezy west to northwest winds, and dry fine fuels will lead to an elevated risk for fire spread with any potential fire ignitions today across southeastern Pennsylvania.

Minimum relative humidity values this afternoon will range from 25 to 30% across the area. West to northwest winds will increase to around 10 to 15 mph with frequent gusts around 20-25 mph. Fine fuels in the form of dry or dead vegetation will be quite dry as well, and conducive to fire ignition and rapid fire

spread.

Residents are urged to exercise caution if handling any potential ignition source, including machinery, cigarettes, and matches. Be sure to properly discard all smoking materials. Any dry grasses,

dead leaves, and other tree litter that ignite will have the potential to spread fire quickly.

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

The forecast:

Today: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 62. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 39. West wind around 5 mph becoming northeast after midnight.

Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.

Saturday: A chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 30%.