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Red Flag Warning 1, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

April 28, 20224 states

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this red flag warning at Apr 28, 2022, 3:59 AM EDT for 4 states. It took effect at Apr 28, 2022, 11:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 11 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 28, 2022, 3:59 AM EDT (07:59 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 28, 2022, 11:00 AM EDT
Expired
Apr 28, 2022, 9:38 PM EDT
In force
11 hr
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
All 33 counties

Kent County, DE, New Castle County, DE, Sussex County, DE, Caroline County, MD, Kent County, MD, Queen Anne's County, MD, Talbot County, MD, Atlantic County, NJ, Burlington County, NJ, Camden County, NJ, Cape May County, NJ, Cumberland County, NJ, Gloucester County, NJ, Hunterdon County, NJ, Mercer County, NJ, Middlesex County, NJ, Monmouth County, NJ, Morris County, NJ, Ocean County, NJ, Salem County, NJ, Somerset County, NJ, Sussex County, NJ, Warren County, NJ, Berks County, PA, Bucks County, PA, Carbon County, PA, Chester County, PA, Delaware County, PA, Lehigh County, PA, Monroe County, PA, Montgomery County, PA, Northampton County, PA, Philadelphia County, PA

The radar

The Philadelphia radar (KDIX), 67 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:03 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Washington/Dulle, VA (KIAD), launched 00:00Z, 8.0 hours before the alert went out and 221 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Washington/Dulle, VA at 00:00Z on 2022-04-28Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Washington/Dulle, VA at 00:00Z on 2022-04-28The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 33 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
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Mixed-layer LCL
2172 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
65 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
33 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
255 m²/s²
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The text

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721 
WWUS81 KPHI 280759
RFWPHI

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
359 AM EDT Thu Apr 28 2022

NJZ001-007>010-012>015-017>020-022-025>027-PAZ054-055-060>062-070-
071-101>106-281700-
/O.UPG.KPHI.FW.A.0001.220428T1600Z-220429T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.FW.W.0001.220428T1500Z-220429T0200Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.FW.A.0002.220429T1300Z-220430T0200Z/
Sussex-Warren-Morris-Hunterdon-Somerset-Middlesex-
Western Monmouth-Eastern Monmouth-Mercer-Gloucester-Camden-
Northwestern Burlington-Ocean-Atlantic-Coastal Atlantic-
Coastal Ocean-Southeastern Burlington-Carbon-Monroe-Berks-Lehigh-
Northampton-Delaware-Philadelphia-Western Chester-Eastern Chester-
Western Montgomery-Eastern Montgomery-Upper Bucks-Lower Bucks-
359 AM EDT Thu Apr 28 2022

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM
EDT THIS EVENING FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES AND GUSTY WINDS FOR
MUCH OF NEW JERSEY AND EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING
THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES AND GUSTY WINDS 
FOR MUCH OF NEW JERSEY AND EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA...

* AFFECTED AREA...Sussex, Warren, Morris, Hunterdon, Somerset, 
  Middlesex, Western Monmouth, Eastern Monmouth, Mercer, 
  Gloucester, Camden, Northwestern Burlington, Ocean, Atlantic, 
  Coastal Atlantic, Coastal Ocean, Southeastern Burlington, 
  Carbon, Monroe, Berks, Lehigh, Northampton, Delaware, 
  Philadelphia, Western Chester, Eastern Chester, Western 
  Montgomery, Eastern Montgomery, Upper Bucks and Lower Bucks.

* TIMING...Daytime today (for the Red Flag Warning) and daytime
  Friday (for the Fire Weather Watch).

* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 17 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...In the upper 40s to mid 50s today and upper 50s
  to low 60s on Friday.

* IMPACTS...Critical fire weather conditions expected. Increased 
  risk for rapid wildfire growth and spread. Prescribed burns 
  may get out of control.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly due to a combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and dry fuels. Any fires
that develop may quickly get out of control and become difficult
to contain. 

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur due to a combination of strong winds, low
relative humidities, and dry fuels. Listen for later forecasts
and possible Red Flag Warnings.

For more information about wildfire danger, burn
restrictions, and wildfire prevention and education, please visit
your state forestry or environmental protection website.

&&

$$

NJZ016-021-023-024-281700-
/O.UPG.KPHI.FW.A.0001.220428T1600Z-220429T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.FW.W.0001.220428T1500Z-220429T0200Z/
/O.EXA.KPHI.FW.A.0002.220429T1300Z-220430T0200Z/
Salem-Cumberland-Cape May-Atlantic Coastal Cape May-
359 AM EDT Thu Apr 28 2022

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM
EDT THIS EVENING FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES AND GUSTY WINDS 
FOR SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES AND GUSTY WINDS FOR
SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY...

* AFFECTED AREA...Salem, Cumberland, Cape May and Atlantic 
  Coastal Cape May.

* TIMING...Daytime today (for the Red Flag Warning) and daytime 
  Friday (for the Fire Weather Watch).

* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 19 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...In the mid to upper 50s today and low 60s on
  Friday.

* IMPACTS...Critical fire weather conditions expected. Increased 
  risk for rapid wildfire growth and spread. Prescribed burns 
  may get out of control.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly due to a combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and dry fuels. Any fires
that develop may quickly get out of control and become difficult
to contain. 

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur due to a combination of strong winds, low
relative humidities, and dry fuels. Listen for later forecasts
and possible Red Flag Warnings.

For more information about wildfire danger, burn
restrictions, and wildfire prevention and education, please visit
your state forestry or environmental protection website.

&&

$$

DEZ001-281700-
/O.UPG.KPHI.FW.A.0001.220428T1600Z-220429T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.FW.W.0001.220428T1500Z-220429T0200Z/
New Castle-
359 AM EDT Thu Apr 28 2022

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM
EDT THIS EVENING FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES AND GUSTY WINDS FOR 
NORTHERN DELAWARE...

* AFFECTED AREA...New Castle.

* TIMING...From late this morning through this evening.

* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...In the mid 50s.

* IMPACTS...Critical fire weather conditions expected. Increased 
  risk for rapid wildfire growth and spread. Prescribed burns 
  may get out of control.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly due to a combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and dry fuels. Any fires
that develop may quickly get out of control and become difficult
to contain. 

For more information about wildfire danger, burn
restrictions, and wildfire prevention and education, please visit
your state forestry or environmental protection website.

&&

$$

DEZ002>004-281700-
/O.NEW.KPHI.FW.W.0001.220428T1500Z-220429T0200Z/
Kent-Inland Sussex-Delaware Beaches-
359 AM EDT Thu Apr 28 2022

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM
EDT THIS EVENING FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES AND GUSTY WINDS FOR 
CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN DELAWARE...

* AFFECTED AREA...Kent, Inland Sussex and Delaware Beaches.

* TIMING...From late this morning through this evening.

* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 22 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...In the mid to upper 50s.

* IMPACTS...Critical fire weather conditions expected. Increased 
  risk for rapid wildfire growth and spread. Prescribed burns 
  may get out of control.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly due to a combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and dry fuels. Any fires
that develop may quickly get out of control and become difficult
to contain. 

For more information about wildfire danger, burn
restrictions, and wildfire prevention and education, please visit
your state forestry or environmental protection website.

&&

$$

MDZ012-015-019-020-281700-
/O.NEW.KPHI.FW.A.0003.220428T1500Z-220429T0200Z/
Kent MD-Queen Annes-Talbot-Caroline-
359 AM EDT Thu Apr 28 2022

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS EVENING FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES AND GUSTY WINDS 
FOR PORTIONS OF THE MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE...

* AFFECTED AREA...Kent MD, Queen Annes, Talbot and Caroline.

* TIMING... From late this morning through this evening.

* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 24 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...In the lower 50s.

* IMPACTS...Critical fire weather conditions possible. Increased 
  risk for rapid wildfire growth and spread. Prescribed burns 
  may get out of control.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur due to a combination of strong winds, low
relative humidities, and dry fuels. Listen for later forecasts
and possible Red Flag Warnings.

For more information about wildfire danger, burn
restrictions, and wildfire prevention and education, please visit
your state forestry or environmental protection website.

&&

$$

JEO
3 follow-up statements
248 
WWUS81 KPHI 281211
RFWPHI

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
811 AM EDT Thu Apr 28 2022

MDZ012-015-019-020-282200-
/O.UPG.KPHI.FW.A.0003.220428T1500Z-220429T0200Z/
/O.EXA.KPHI.FW.W.0001.220428T1500Z-220429T0200Z/
Kent MD-Queen Annes-Talbot-Caroline-
811 AM EDT Thu Apr 28 2022

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR LOW
RELATIVE HUMIDITIES AND GUSTY WINDS FOR THE EASTERN SHORES OF
MARYLAND...

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Red Flag
Warning for low relative humidities and gusty winds, which is in 
effect until 10 PM EDT this evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no 
longer in effect.

* AFFECTED AREA...Kent MD, Queen Annes, Talbot and Caroline.

* TIMING... From late this morning through this evening.

* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...In the lower 50s.

* IMPACTS...Critical fire weather conditions possible. Increased 
  risk for rapid wildfire growth and spread. Prescribed burns 
  may get out of control.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly due to a combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and dry fuels. Any fires
that develop may quickly get out of control and become difficult
to contain. 

   For more information about wildfire danger, burn
restrictions, and wildfire prevention and education, please visit
your state forestry or environmental protection website.

&&

$$

NJZ001-007>010-012>027-PAZ054-055-060>062-070-071-101>106-282200-
/O.CON.KPHI.FW.W.0001.220428T1500Z-220429T0200Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.FW.A.0002.220429T1300Z-220430T0200Z/
Sussex-Warren-Morris-Hunterdon-Somerset-Middlesex-
Western Monmouth-Eastern Monmouth-Mercer-Salem-Gloucester-Camden-
Northwestern Burlington-Ocean-Cumberland-Atlantic-Cape May-
Atlantic Coastal Cape May-Coastal Atlantic-Coastal Ocean-
Southeastern Burlington-Carbon-Monroe-Berks-Lehigh-Northampton-
Delaware-Philadelphia-Western Chester-Eastern Chester-
Western Montgomery-Eastern Montgomery-Upper Bucks-Lower Bucks-
811 AM EDT Thu Apr 28 2022

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES AND GUSTY WINDS FOR MUCH OF
NEW JERSEY AND EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS
IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING FOR LOW
RELATIVE HUMIDITIES AND GUSTY WINDS FOR MUCH OF NEW JERSEY AND
EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING
THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES AND GUSTY
WINDS FOR MUCH OF NEW JERSEY AND EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA ...FIRE
WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES AND GUSTY WINDS FOR
MUCH OF NEW JERSEY AND EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA...

* AFFECTED AREA...Sussex, Warren, Morris, Hunterdon, Somerset, 
  Middlesex, Western Monmouth, Eastern Monmouth, Mercer, Salem, 
  Gloucester, Camden, Northwestern Burlington, Ocean, 
  Cumberland, Atlantic, Cape May, Atlantic Coastal Cape May, 
  Coastal Atlantic, Coastal Ocean, Southeastern Burlington, 
  Carbon, Monroe, Berks, Lehigh, Northampton, Delaware, 
  Philadelphia, Western Chester, Eastern Chester, Western 
  Montgomery, Eastern Montgomery, Upper Bucks and Lower Bucks.

* TIMING...Daytime today (for the Red Flag Warning) and daytime 
  Friday (for the Fire Weather Watch).

* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 17 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...In the upper 40s.

* IMPACTS...Critical fire weather conditions expected. Increased 
  risk for rapid wildfire growth and spread. Prescribed burns 
  may get out of control.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly due to a combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and dry fuels. Any fires
that develop may quickly get out of control and become difficult
to contain.

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur due to a combination of strong winds, low
relative humidities, and dry fuels. Listen for later forecasts
and possible Red Flag Warnings.

For more information about wildfire danger, burn restrictions,
and wildfire prevention and education, please visit your state
forestry or environmental protection website.

&&

$$

DEZ001>004-282200-
/O.CON.KPHI.FW.W.0001.220428T1500Z-220429T0200Z/
New Castle-Kent-Inland Sussex-Delaware Beaches-
811 AM EDT Thu Apr 28 2022

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES AND GUSTY WINDS FOR CENTRAL
AND SOUTHERN DELAWARE...

* AFFECTED AREA...New Castle, Kent, Inland Sussex and Delaware 
  Beaches.

* TIMING...From late this morning through this evening.

* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 22 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...In the lower 50s.

* IMPACTS...Critical fire weather conditions expected. Increased 
  risk for rapid wildfire growth and spread. Prescribed burns 
  may get out of control.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly due to a combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and dry fuels. Any fires
that develop may quickly get out of control and become difficult
to contain.

For more information about wildfire danger, burn restrictions,
and wildfire prevention and education, please visit your state
forestry or environmental protection website.

&&

$$

MPS
692 
WWUS81 KPHI 281916
RFWPHI

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
316 PM EDT Thu Apr 28 2022

NJZ001-007>010-012>027-PAZ054-055-060>062-070-071-101>106-290200-
/O.CON.KPHI.FW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-220429T0200Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.FW.A.0002.220429T1300Z-220430T0200Z/
Sussex-Warren-Morris-Hunterdon-Somerset-Middlesex-
Western Monmouth-Eastern Monmouth-Mercer-Salem-Gloucester-Camden-
Northwestern Burlington-Ocean-Cumberland-Atlantic-Cape May-
Atlantic Coastal Cape May-Coastal Atlantic-Coastal Ocean-
Southeastern Burlington-Carbon-Monroe-Berks-Lehigh-Northampton-
Delaware-Philadelphia-Western Chester-Eastern Chester-
Western Montgomery-Eastern Montgomery-Upper Bucks-Lower Bucks-
316 PM EDT Thu Apr 28 2022

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES AND GUSTY WINDS FOR MUCH OF
NEW JERSEY AND EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA...

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING 
THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES AND GUSTY WINDS
FOR MUCH OF NEW JERSEY AND EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA...

* AFFECTED AREA...Sussex, Warren, Morris, Hunterdon, Somerset, 
  Middlesex, Western Monmouth, Eastern Monmouth, Mercer, Salem, 
  Gloucester, Camden, Northwestern Burlington, Ocean, 
  Cumberland, Atlantic, Cape May, Atlantic Coastal Cape May, 
  Coastal Atlantic, Coastal Ocean, Southeastern Burlington, 
  Carbon, Monroe, Berks, Lehigh, Northampton, Delaware, 
  Philadelphia, Western Chester, Eastern Chester, Western 
  Montgomery, Eastern Montgomery, Upper Bucks and Lower Bucks.

* TIMING...Daytime today (for the Red Flag Warning) and daytime 
  Friday (for the Fire Weather Watch).

* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 17 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...In the 50s through this afternoon, lowering into
  the 40s this evening. In the low 60s on Friday. 

* IMPACTS...Critical fire weather conditions expected. Increased 
  risk for rapid wildfire growth and spread. Prescribed burns 
  may get out of control.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly due to a combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and dry fuels. Any fires
that develop may quickly get out of control and become difficult
to contain.

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur due to a combination of strong winds, low
relative humidities, and dry fuels. Listen for later forecasts
and possible Red Flag Warnings.

For more information about wildfire danger, burn restrictions,
and wildfire prevention and education, please visit your state
forestry or environmental protection website.

&&

$$

DEZ001>004-290200-
/O.CON.KPHI.FW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-220429T0200Z/
New Castle-Kent-Inland Sussex-Delaware Beaches-
316 PM EDT Thu Apr 28 2022

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES AND GUSTY WINDS FOR DELAWARE...

* AFFECTED AREA...New Castle, Kent, Inland Sussex and Delaware 
  Beaches.

* TIMING...Through this evening.

* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 23 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...In the lower 50s through this afternoon, lowering
  into the 40s this evening.

* IMPACTS...Critical fire weather conditions expected. Increased 
  risk for rapid wildfire growth and spread. Prescribed burns may 
  get out of control.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly due to a combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and dry fuels. Any fires
that develop may quickly get out of control and become difficult
to contain.

For more information about wildfire danger, burn restrictions,
and wildfire prevention and education, please visit your state
forestry or environmental protection website.

&&

$$

MDZ012-015-019-020-290200-
/O.CON.KPHI.FW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-220429T0200Z/
Kent MD-Queen Annes-Talbot-Caroline-
316 PM EDT Thu Apr 28 2022

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES AND GUSTY WINDS FOR THE
EASTERN SHORES OF MARYLAND...

* AFFECTED AREA...Kent MD, Queen Annes, Talbot and Caroline.

* TIMING...Through this evening.

* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 25 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...In the lower 50s through this afternoon, lowering
  into the 40s this evening.

* IMPACTS...Critical fire weather conditions possible. Increased 
  risk for rapid wildfire growth and spread. Prescribed burns 
  may get out of control.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly due to a combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and dry fuels. Any fires
that develop may quickly get out of control and become difficult
to contain.

For more information about wildfire danger, burn restrictions,
and wildfire prevention and education, please visit your state
forestry or environmental protection website.

&&

$$

MPS
262 
WWUS81 KPHI 290138
RFWPHI

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
938 PM EDT Thu Apr 28 2022

NJZ001-007>010-012>027-PAZ054-055-060>062-070-071-101>106-291000-
/O.CAN.KPHI.FW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-220429T0200Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.FW.A.0002.220429T1300Z-220430T0200Z/
Sussex-Warren-Morris-Hunterdon-Somerset-Middlesex-
Western Monmouth-Eastern Monmouth-Mercer-Salem-Gloucester-Camden-
Northwestern Burlington-Ocean-Cumberland-Atlantic-Cape May-
Atlantic Coastal Cape May-Coastal Atlantic-Coastal Ocean-
Southeastern Burlington-Carbon-Monroe-Berks-Lehigh-Northampton-
Delaware-Philadelphia-Western Chester-Eastern Chester-
Western Montgomery-Eastern Montgomery-Upper Bucks-Lower Bucks-
938 PM EDT Thu Apr 28 2022

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM EDT FRIDAY 
THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND GUSTY WINDS 
FOR MUCH OF NEW JERSEY AND MUCH OF EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA...
...RED FLAG WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has cancelled the Red
Flag Warning. A Fire Weather Watch remains in effect for Friday.

* AFFECTED AREA...The Poconos, the Lehigh Valley, Berks County 
  and southeastern Pennsylvania. In addition, northwestern, 
  central and southern New Jersey.

* TIMING...From 9:00 AM until 10:00 PM Friday.

* WINDS...Northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts of 25 to 30 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 to 20 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...Highs generally in the upper 50s to middle 60s.

* IMPACTS...Critical fire weather conditions are expected. There 
  will be increased risk for rapid wildfire growth and spread.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions 
are forecast to occur due to a combination of strong winds, low 
relative humidity and dry fuels. Check for updated forecasts and 
possible Red Flag Warnings.

For more information about wildfire danger, burn restrictions, 
and wildfire prevention and education, please visit your state 
forestry or environmental protection website.

&&

$$

DEZ001>004-MDZ012-015-019-020-290245-
/O.CAN.KPHI.FW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-220429T0200Z/
New Castle-Kent-Inland Sussex-Delaware Beaches-Kent MD-
Queen Annes-Talbot-Caroline-
938 PM EDT Thu Apr 28 2022

...RED FLAG WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has cancelled the Red
Flag Warning for Delaware and parts of eastern Maryland. Wind 
speeds will continue to diminish overnight.

$$

Iovino

The office that day

Everything else NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 28, 2:42 PM EDTFreeze WarningPHIAtlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester and 10 more17 hr
Apr 28, 3:59 AM EDTFire Weather WatchPHICaroline, Kent, Queen Anne's, Talbot4 hr

Nearby

Red Flag Warnings in New Jersey, 2022Red Flag Warnings in Pennsylvania, 2022Red Flag Warnings in Maryland, 2022Every red flag warning in 2022

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.