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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
816 AM EDT Tue Mar 11 2025


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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, 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
816 AM EDT Tue Mar 11 2025

...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 Central
Pennsylvania. Minimum relative humidity values will range from 25
to 35 percent accompanied by wind gusts between 20 and 30 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.

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