Wildfire alert issued

STATE COLLEGE, PA – For the second time in three days, the National Weather Service has issued a Wednesday wildfire alert for parts of central Pennsylvania, including southern Clinton County:

Special Weather Statement
Until Wed 7 pm EST

Issued By
State College – PA, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area
Southern Clinton County

Description
…ELEVATED RISK OF WILDFIRE SPREAD THIS AFTERNOON… A combination of dry and windy conditions this afternoon will create an elevated risk of wildfire spread across the Laurel Highlands and south central Alleghenies. Minimum relative humidity values will drop to around 30 percent accompanied by wind gusts between 30 and 40 mph.

Residents are urged to exercise caution if handling any potential ignition sources, such as machinery, cigarettes, or matches. If dry grasses and tree litter begin to burn, the fire will have the potential to spread rapidly.

For more information about wildfire danger and wildfire prevention and education, please visit the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources website at http://dcnr.pa.gov/Communities/Wildfire.