...ELEVATED RISK OF WILDFIRE SPREAD TODAY...

A combination of dry and breezy conditions will create an
elevated risk of wildfire spread across central Pennsylvania
today.

Minimum relative humidity values will range from 20 to 30 percent.

Sustained winds from the northwest will increase to around 10 to
15 mph into the afternoon with a 1 to 2 hour period of gusts up
to 25 mph from the north to northwest are likely along, and in
the wake of a dry cold front that was located near the Route 322
corridor from Meadville, Franklin, Clearfield, and State College
to Harrisburg and Lancaster at 1130 AM this Wednesday morning.

Abnormally dry to moderate drought conditions are also a
contributing factor for the elevated risk of wildfire spread.

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 at
http://dcnr.pa.gov/Communities/Wildfire.

...AIR QUALITY ALERT IS IN EFFECT FOR WEDNESDAY JUNE 7...

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has issued a
Code RED Air Quality Alert for all of Central Pennsylvania due to
widespread smoke impacting the state from forest fires across eastern
Canada.

A Code RED Air Quality Alert means that air pollution concentrations
within the region are unhealthy, and the general public may
experience mild health effects. Members of sensitive groups may
experience more serious health effects. The effects of air pollution
can be minimized by avoiding strenuous activity or exercise outdoors.

For more information on ground-level ozone and fine particles, visit
www.airnow.gov.