🌷With a warmer-than-average March coming to a close, early arrival of Spring being confirmed over southern PA via USA-NPN Spring leaf index. This trend will likely continue/expand northward into April with fcst temps above the historical average. #PAwx http://usanpn.org
This animated infrared satellite imagery shows plenty of mid and high clouds streaming southeast into Pennsylvania early today. The clouds will dim or block the sun at times, but it will be much milder than Saturday with high temps today a few to several degrees F above normal.
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High temperatures will rise back to near normal for Sunday and continue rising into the beginning of the week, pushing into the 60s and 70s for much of central PA Monday-Wednesday. Chance of rain Mon night, then more rain chances Tue night through the end of the week
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What a beautiful day! ☀️
Be careful if you're planning any debris burning today: windy + dry = 🔥.
Otherwise, enjoy this picturesque Saturday! 😎
#PAwx
A weak trough of low pressure will drift across the region this AM, with periods of shallow stratocumulus clouds (Blue Shading) and a few flurries over the N and W Mountains of PA. Relatively thick, mid and high clouds (Green and Red shading) will follow for tonight and Sunday.
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☁️ Clouds will gradually decrease overnight with mostly sunny skies expected across much of central Pennsylvania on Saturday. Any lingering clouds are expected to remain across NW PA.
🍃 Breezy winds are expected on Saturday and Sunday across much of central Pennsylvania. #PAwx
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This concludes Fire Weather Awareness Week for Pennsylvania. Want more information? Visit https://smokeybear.com for more 🔥 safety content all-year long! #WildfireSafetyPA
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It's 35-40°F colder right now across northern PA (and 20-25°F colder elsewhere) than it was at this time 24 hours ago!
#PAwx
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🔥Before you burn debris or start a campfire, visit http://weather.gov/ctp/fireweather
👀You can access @DCNRnews Fire Danger maps, @NWS forecasts, fuel moisture information, @NWSSPC Fire Weather Outlooks, weather observations, and more.
#WildfireSafetyPA
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🚒 PA wildland firefighters are trained & qualified to serve on organized incident management teams or wildland crews. Since 1973, over 200 crews from PA have assisted with fire and disaster relief throughout the country. #WildfireSafetyPA
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🌳 How many fire towers are located in PA? If you guessed 48, you would be correct! These towers are used to lookout for smoke/wildfires in local forests. Do you know where the closest fire tower is to you? Find out at this StoryMap: storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/ed47c97ebe724686...
Much cooler/drier air will push south across the state today. A rebound in temps early next week will be accompanied by a chance for showers as a frontal boundary meanders close to the state for several days next week. The loop of weather maps runs from today through next Friday.
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning continues for Warren PA, North Warren PA and Sheffield PA until 8:15 PM EDT
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Warren PA, North Warren PA and Youngsville PA until 8:15 PM EDT
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We're continuing to watch portions of central Pennsylvania for some flooding concerns this evening as initial showers/storms enter Clearfield County. Multiple rounds of heavier showers/storms could lead to isolated instances of flash flooding this evening. #PAwx
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Other common causes of wildfire in Pennsylvania include:
🚬Smoking
🚗Vehicles
🚜 Outdoor Equipment
This spring, do all you can to prevent sparking a wildfire!
And always remember to #HoldOnToYourButts🚬.
#WildfireSafetyPA
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Debris burning is the leading cause of wildfires in PA! A careless person burning trash or yard waste can be responsible for causing wildfires that burn thousands of acres of valuable Pennsylvania forests.
📚Learn Before You Burn🔥: smokeybear.com/en/prevention-how-tos/ba...
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Timing of thunderstorms -- basically from late this afternoon and early tonight. The storms will be progressing from north to south. The most likely cause of damage today will be wind damage with lower chances of large hail and tornadoes.
🏕️Got plans to go camping this year? Want to make s'mores under the stars?
🔥Building a campfire is a big responsibility!
⚠️Learn how to pick your spot, prepare the pit, build, maintain, & extinguish your campfire from Smokey Bear here: smokeybear.com/en/prevention-how-tos/ca...
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Very warm temperatures will precede the passage of a cold front tonight. Here is a loop of high res model simulation of showers and thunderstorms, every 2 hours between Noon today and Noon Friday, followed by total rainfall during that period and forecast high temps today.
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Showers and thunderstorms will move in from the north Thursday afternoon and will continue into Friday. Rainfall may amounts may exceed 1 inch west of I-99. #Pawx
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Fire danger maps are released by @DCNRnews during fire season to outline when there is an enhanced risk of wildfire ignition and spread.
Before you burn, check the forecast Fire Danger for your area at http://weather.gov/ctp/FireWeather or dcnr.pa.gov/Communities/Wildfire/Pag...
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Spring is on our doorstep, and that means its time to do some training!
We will be holding an in person SKYWARN Spotter class hosted at Millersville University for all who are interested. Just register with the QR code below. Find out more at https://weather.gov/ctp/skywarn
A Special Weather Statement can be issued by your local @NWS office when there is an elevated risk of wildfire spread in Pennsylvania, but conditions do not warrant a Watch or Warning. On days when these are issued, 🔥, when ignited, can spread rapidly. #WildfireSafetyPA
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A combination of low relative humidity, gusty winds, and dry fuel moistures outline critical fire weather conditions. In these situations, Fire Weather Watches or Red Flag Warnings can be issued to outline these conditions. #WildfireSafetyPA
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Widespread mid and high clouds will hide the sun for much of the time today. Much milder temperatures will stream into the state ahead of a cold front that will push across the region Thu night. The front will be preceded and accompanied by rain and possibly a thunderstorm.
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🌡️ High pressure will allow for a warming trend across the region, with temperatures trending well-above average on Thursday. A cold front will bring the next chances of widespread rain Thursday evening through Friday, with much cooler temperatures for the end of the week. #PAwx
In order to reduce catastrophic damage from 🔥, local fire experts complete prescribed burns under specified weather conditions.
🌳 Prescribed burns help restore health to our local ecosystems.
🐻Learn more from Smokey Bear: smokeybear.com/en/about-wildland-fire/b...
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🔥What Causes Wildfires?🔥
Dry vegetation (grass, brush, etc.) can be ignited by a spark (lightning, campfires, burning brush, etc.) to create fire. Drought dries out fuels; strong winds & low humidity help fires spread!
Elements of Fire: smokeybear.com/en/about-wildland-fire/f...
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According to the @DCNRnews, humans have caused 99% of all wildfires in Pennsylvania since 2002!
⚡️ Lightning accounted for less than 1% of wildfires
🔥 The rest are the result of humans
🫵 Only YOU can prevent wildfires!
#WildfireSafetyPA
