Monroe County Included In Fire Warnings

A RED FLAG WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 THIS MORNING TO 10 THIS EVENING FOR MUCH OF NEW JERSEY AND EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA… INCLUDING MONROE COUNTY. A FIRE WEATHER WATCH ALSO WILL BE IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING… ALSO FOR MUCH OF NEW JERSEY AND EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA, AND AGAIN INCLUDING MONROE COUNTY. IT MEANS CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS INCREASE THE RISK FOR RAPID WILDFIRE GROWTH AND SPREAD. ANY FIRES THAT DEVELOP MAY QUICKLY GET OUT OF CONTROL AND BECOME DIFFICULT TO CONTAIN.