Increased wildfire hazard today

Photo: DFN
Photo: DFN

DELAWARE (4/2/2015) Dry conditions and gusty winds may increase the chance of wildfires spreading this afternoon, weather forecasters say.

The warning is for Delaware, the Maryland Eastern Shore, southeastern Pennsylvania and much of New Jersey.

Winds are expected to gust to 30 mph with low relative humidity and dry out fine fuels, the National Weather Service says.

The service urges caution with any outdoor burning or discarding of smoking materials.