The AAFD would like to strongly discourage any open burning of any kind for the next couple of days, at the very least. An elevated to high risk of rapid fire growth has been forecasted for our entire area.

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
851 AM EST Fri Nov 8 2024

Lawrence-Butler-Beaver-Allegheny-Armstrong-Washington-Greene- Westmoreland-Higher Elevations of Westmoreland-Fayette- Higher Elevations of Fayette-Indiana-Higher Elevations of Indiana- Including the cities of New Castle, Ellwood City, Butler, 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 851 AM EST Fri Nov 8 2024

...INCREASED FIRE DANGER THIS AFTERNOON...

Low relative humidity values resulting from exceptionally dry weather will impose an increased risk for fire danger this afternoon. Relative humidity values are expected to drop as low as 30% during peak heating hours across southwestern Pennsylvania. In addition, westerly wind gusts to 15-20 mph at times are expected this afternoon, and this will work in tandem with the low RH values to create an increased risk for fire danger. Exercise enhanced caution with activities that involve open flames or sparks as fires can easily spread in these weather conditions.