NWS: Fire Threat Continues In Ocean County Today

OCEAN COUNTY, NJ Weather conditions are ripe for the possibility of wildfires today, according the National Weather Service.

The relative humidity levels will continue to drop into the low to mid 20s this afternoon. West to southwest wind gusts of 20 to 25 miles per hour are expected to continue to dry the fine fuels on forest floors.

"As a result, there will be enhanced threat for fire spread today," the NWS says.

As of Tuesday afternoon, the relative humidity in Berkeley Township had dropped to 18, with a temperature of 71 degrees, according to the state Forest Fire Service website.

The enhanced fire threat conditions are expected to continue through Wednesday and Thursday afternoons, the NWS says.

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Photo: Courtesy of New Jersey Forest Fire Service