Red Flag Warning issued for fire danger in N.J., Del. Tuesday
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A Red Flag Warning for fire danger has been issued through 8 p.m. Tuesday.
The warning covers the following counties in New Jersey:
- Atlantic
- Burlington
- Camden
- Cape May
- Cumberland
- Gloucester
- Salem
- Ocean
- Monmouth
Fire Danger: heads up! Through 8pm, those areas in pink are in a red flag warning.
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All three counties in Delaware are also under the alert.
- New Castle
- Kent
- Sussex
Winds are gusting to 35 mph today. Dry ground and low humidity are contributing to the increased risk of fire.
The NWS says that a red flag warning "means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly due to a combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and dry fuels. Any fires that develop may quickly get out of control and become difficult to contain."
We are monitoring those conditions and will keep you updated.