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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
1153 AM EDT Tue Apr 23 2024


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Allegheny-Armstrong-Washington-Greene-Westmoreland-
Higher Elevations of Westmoreland-Fayette-
Higher Elevations of Fayette-Indiana-Higher Elevations of Indiana-
Including the cities of Sharon, Hermitage, Grove City, Oil City, 
Franklin, Tionesta, New Castle, Ellwood City, Butler, Clarion, 
Punxsutawney, Brookville, Aliquippa, Beaver Falls, Ambridge, 
Monaca, Pittsburgh Metro Area, Kittanning, Ford City, Washington, 
Canonsburg, Waynesburg, Murrysville, Greensburg, New Kensington, 
Lower Burrell, Latrobe, Monessen, Ligonier, Donegal, Uniontown, 
Champion, Ohiopyle, Indiana, and Armagh
1153 AM EDT Tue Apr 23 2024

...ELEVATED RISK OF WILDFIRE SPREAD TODAY...

A combination of dry fuels, low relative humidity and windy 
conditions this afternoon will create an elevated risk of wildfire
spread across much of Western Pennsylvania. 

Minimum relative humidity values will range from 20 to 30 percent
accompanied by wind gusts between 20 and 30 mph from the south-
southwest. 

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.

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