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Special Weather Statement

National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ

614 AM EDT Tue May 5 2026



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New Castle-Kent-Inland Sussex-Western Monmouth-Salem-Gloucester-

Camden-Northwestern Burlington-Ocean-Cumberland-Atlantic-Cape May-

Southeastern Burlington-

Including the cities of Wilmington, Dover, Georgetown, Freehold, 

Pennsville, Glassboro, Camden, Cherry Hill, Moorestown, 

Mount Holly, Jackson, Millville, Hammonton, Cape May Court House, 

and Wharton State Forest

614 AM EDT Tue May 5 2026



...ELEVATED RISK FOR FIRE SPREAD TODAY...



There is an elevated risk for fire spread today across Delaware

and portions of central and southern New Jersey. Minimum relative

humidity values will drop to around 25 to 30 percent this 

afternoon. This will be accompanied by temperatures rising 

generally rising into the 80s and Southwest winds around 15 to 20

gusting to around 30 mph. These conditions could support the 

rapid spread of any fires that ignite, which could quickly become 

difficult to control. Conditions improve during the evening as the

wind diminishes and the relative humidity increases.



Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged. Be sure to properly extinguish

or dispose of any potential ignition sources, including smoking materials

such as cigarette butts. Use caution while using any machinery outdoors,

such as lawn care equipment, that could cause sparks to come in contact

with the dry ground.



This forecast considers meteorological, fuel, and land conditions and

has been developed in coordination with state fire officials.







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