Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Cleveland, OH
Issued by NWS Cleveland, OH
919 WWUS81 KCLE 041419 SPSCLE Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Cleveland OH 919 AM EST Mon Nov 4 2024 OHZ032-033-038-PAZ001>003-042200- Stark-Mahoning-Holmes-Northern Erie-Southern Erie-Crawford- Including the cities of Canton, Massillon, Alliance, Youngstown, Boardman, Austintown, Millersburg, Killbuck, Erie, Edinboro, Corry, Union City, Meadville, and Titusville 919 AM EST Mon Nov 4 2024 ...ELEVATED RISK OF WILDFIRE SPREAD THIS AFTERNOON... WHAT...The combination of warm temperatures, low daytime relative humidity values, south wind gusts of 15 to 25 MPH and recent dry weather conditions across the area will lead to elevated wildfire spread risk this afternoon. WHERE...Portions of northeast Ohio and northwestern Pennsylvania. WHEN...Late this morning through early this evening. IMPACTS...Any fires that start may spread rapidly and become difficult to control, especially in areas of brush, dropped leaves, and unharvested fields. PRECAUTIONARY ACTIONS...Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged today. Take extra care to prevent the start of accidental fires when smoking or operating vehicles around dropped leaves and dormant vegetation or crops. If you observe a fire in a field, grassy area, or wooded area, call 9 1 1. $$