Hazleton Air Craft

The Hazleton Tanker Base is once again an empty, quiet nest until next spring. 

Tankers 855 and 874 departed to their home airports this morning at approximately 0800.

A safe flight to them, and a safe remainder of the season to our fire crews as we finish up in Pennsylvania and gear up for out of state fires.

Red Flag Warning 5/2/2018

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE - STATE COLLEGE OFFICE

*OVERVIEW:   The combination of gusty winds, low relative humidity levels and fuel moisture will result in an elevated fire risk today.

*WEATHER HAZARDS:  Gusty winds (20-30 mph) and minimum relative humidity below 30%.                                                                                                                                                                               

*TIMING:  From 10 AM until 9 PM today.

*IMPACTS:  Increased risk for rapid development and spread of wildfires. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

*PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:  Review wildfire safety and preparedness information at weather.gov/wildfire.