Weather alert for elevated fire danger in South Central Pa. until Tuesday evening

The National Weather Service issued a report at 11:37 a.m. on Tuesday for elevated fire danger until 6 p.m. for Franklin, Perry, Dauphin, Lebanon, Cumberland, Adams, York and Lancaster counties.

"A combination of dry and windy conditions this afternoon will create an elevated risk of wildfire spread across the Lower Susquehanna Valley. Minimum relative humidity values will range from 20 to 30 percent accompanied by wind gusts between 20 and 30 mph. Residents are urged to exercise caution if handling any potential ignition sources, such as machinery, cigarettes, or matches. If dry grasses and tree litter begin to burn, the fire will have the potential to spread rapidly," states the weather service.