Red Flag Warning issued November 16 at 2:50AM EST until November 16 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Binghamton NY Wyoming; Lackawanna; Luzerne; Pike; Southern Wayne AFFECTED AREA
 
By Valley Regional Fire & Rescue
November 16, 2024
 

..Wyoming, Luzerne, Lackawanna, Southern Wayne, and
Pike Counties.

* WIND...Northwest 13-17 mph with gusts of 25 to 30 mph,
especially over the higher terrain near the Poconos.

* HUMIDITY...As low as 30 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended and multiple burn bans are
in place across Pennsylvania.

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.