There is an increased risk for fire spread today for portions of eastern Pennsylvania. Minimum relative humidity values will be between 20 to 30 percent combined with southwest winds near 10 to

15 mph and gusts up to 25 mph.

High temperatures this afternoon will range from the mid 60s to low 70s. These conditions along

with the continued drying of fine fuels could support the rapid spread of any fires that ignite, 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 smoking materials such as cigarette butts.

The latest forecast:

Today: Sunny, with a high near 69. Light southwest wind increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the morning.

Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.

Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 53. North wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers after 11 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. East wind around 5 mph.

Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 59.

Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

Saturday: A chance of showers after 2 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday Night: A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Sunday: Showers. High near 66. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Sunday Night: Showers. Low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Monday: A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Chance of precipitation is 30%.