Special Weather Statement
Lehigh County, PA
...Increased Risk of Fire Spread Through Sunday...
There continues to be an increased risk of fire spread through
Sunday. Relative humidity values Sunday afternoon will drop to 20
to 30 percent across much of the area. Winds will be lighter from
the north to northwest around 5 to 10 mph, turning west in the
afternoon with temperatures in the upper 50s to low 60s and
abundant sunshine. Vegetation remains very dry and could
potentially become fuel for fires. These conditions will support
the 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. Refer to your state's
forest fire management agency for more information on burn
restrictions in your local area.
Relative humidity values will be around 25 to 35 percent on Monday
with winds remaining around 5 to 10 mph. Burn restrictions may
