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...AIR QUALITY ALERT IS IN EFFECT FOR THURSDAY JUNE 8... The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has issued a code orange air quality alert Thursday for The Lehigh Valley/Berks County area. A code orange air quality alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children...people suffering from asthma... heart disease or other lung diseases...and the elderly. The effects of air pollution can be minimized by avoiding strenuous activity or exercise outdoors. For more information on ground-level ozone and fine particles...visit http://www.depweb.state.pa.us
NWS Weather Alert
NOTE: This information is provided by the National Weather Service. Forecast may differ from local information provided by our own 69News Meteorologists
...ELEVATED RISK FOR FIRE SPREAD TODAY... A combination of low relative humidity, breezy west to northwest winds, and dry fine fuels will lead to an elevated risk for fire spread with any potential fire ignitions today. Minimum relative humidity values this afternoon will range from 20-25% across the area. West to northwest winds will increase to around 10-15 mph with gusts up to 20 mph possible. Fuel moistures are very low, with much of the region having not experienced a widespread wetting rainfall in over 5 weeks. Residents are urged to exercise caution if handling any potential ignition source, including machinery, cigarettes, and matches. Be sure to properly discard all smoking materials. Any dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter that ignite will have the potential to spread fire quickly. For more information about wildfire danger, burn restrictions, and wildfire prevention and eduction, please visit your state's forestry or environmental protection website.
Lehigh Valley News
- 'Mr. Boris' retires after 50 years of teaching at Bethlehem Catholic High School
- Pet owners, Lehigh Valley Zoo keeping eye on animals' health as region continues to experience poor air quality
- Shift4 integrates its payment-processing technology into cash-free table games play
- Business owners in Allentown frustrated, as bridge replacement project takes longer than expected
- Outdoor workers take precautions, as air quality in Lehigh Valley is currently nation's worst
- Union president, councilwoman speak out after Bethlehem firefighters' union issues no-confidence vote in chief
- Abra Health Group acquires Eugene McGuire pediatric dental practice in South Whitehall
- Officials: 'Naturally occurring compounds' causing drinking water in Easton to have odd smell
- Shift4 starts move to Dun & Bradstreet building in Upper Saucon Twp.
- Allentown City Hall closed, outdoor activities cancelled Wednesday amid smoky and hazy conditions
Berks Area News
- Charges dropped for man arrested for disorderly conduct at Reading Pride flag raising
- Officials urge people to stay indoors as air quality concerns continue in Berks
- U.S. Marshal describes moments leading up to capture of Lebanon triple homicide suspect
- Outdoor workers take precautions, as air quality in Lehigh Valley is currently nation's worst
- Reading Fightin Phils game postponed due to air quality concerns
- Berks County man sentenced for fatal shooting at Pat's Steaks
- Pa. Senate committee forwards bill that would rename part of Route 143 after 2 Lehigh Valley firefighters who died in line of duty
- Police: Teen charged in Lebanon killings is person of interest in murder of 12-year-old in Rochester, Ny
- 3rd alleged gunman arrested in Lebanon triple homicide
- Camping World to acquire Hitch RV, including location on Swinehart Road in Boyertown
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Right Now
- Humidity: 33%
- Cloud Coverage: 27%
- Wind: 6 mph
- UV Index: 0 Low
- Sunrise: 05:31:35 AM
- Sunset: 08:30:15 PM
Today
Hazy and smoky with hazardous air quality: visibility and air quality will slowly improve towards morning.
Tonight
Hazy and smoky with hazardous air quality: visibility and air quality will slowly improve towards morning.
Tomorrow
Some hazy sun with lingering smoke (but not as intense on Wednesday), then clouds later in the day with a spotty shower.
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- Union president, councilwoman speak out after Bethlehem firefighters' union issues no-confidence vote in chief
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- Shift4 starts move to Dun & Bradstreet building in Upper Saucon Twp.
- Berks County man sentenced for fatal shooting at Pat's Steaks
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