Bruin, PA Weather Alerts

..ELEVATED RISK OF WILDFIRE SPREAD THIS AFTERNOON..

Continued dry conditions weather will couple with windy
conditions this afternoon to create an elevated risk of wildfire
spread across all of Western Pennsylvania. Minimum relative
humidities will range between 25 and 35 percent accompanied by
wind gusts between 15 to 25 mph.

Residents are urged to exercise caution if handling any potential
ignition sources, such as machinery, cigarettes, or matches.
If dry grasses, shrubbery, or 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.

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has
issued a code ORANGE air quality alert for Tuesday, including
the greater Pittsburgh region, including Allegheny, Butler,
Beaver, Armstrong, Washington, Westmoreland and Fayette counties.

A code ORANGE air quality alert means that air pollution
concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for
sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children, the elderly,
and people suffering from asthma, heart disease, or other lung
diseases. The effects of air pollution can be minimized by
avoiding outdoor exercise or strenuous activity.

For more information on ground-level ozone and
fine particles, visit http://www.airnow.gov and
https://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/AQPartnersWeb/

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has
issued a code ORANGE air quality alert for Wednesday, including
the greater Pittsburgh region, including Allegheny, Butler,
Beaver, Armstrong, Washington, Westmoreland and Fayette counties.

A code ORANGE air quality alert means that air pollution
concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for
sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children, the elderly,
and people suffering from asthma, heart disease, or other lung
diseases. The effects of air pollution can be minimized by
avoiding outdoor exercise or strenuous activity.

For more information on ground-level ozone and
fine particles, visit http://www.airnow.gov and
https://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/AQPartnersWeb/