Station Name: East Branch Brandywine Creek below Downingtown, PA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 213 feet

Nearest Address:
Downingtown Pike
Downingtown, PA 19380
Chester County

GPS Coordinates: 39.9687191, -75.6732715

Nearby Water Temperatures

Special Weather Statement issued March 28 at 4:48AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Effective: Sat March 28, 2026, 4:48 AM
Expires: Sat March 28, 2026, 7:00 PM

There is an elevated risk for fire spread today for Delaware and the Eastern Shore of Maryland. Minimum relative humidity values will fall into the 20-30% range. This will be accompanied by northwest winds around 15 to 25 MPH and gusts up to 35 MPH. These conditions, along with the continued drying of fine fuels, could support the rapid spread of any fires that ignite, which could quickly become difficult to control. Conditions improve close to sunset as winds decrease and RHs increase. Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged. Be sure to properly extinguish or dispose of any potential ignition sources, including smoking materials such as cigarette butts. This forecast considers meteorological, fuel, and land conditions and has been developed in coordination with state fire officials.

Special Weather Statement issued March 28 at 5:11AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Sat March 28, 2026, 5:11 AM
Expires: Sat March 28, 2026, 6:00 PM

The combination of drying fine fuels despite recent light rainfall, relative humidities around 15 to 25 percent, and northwest wind gusts around 20 to 30 mph will lead to an increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires today. The poorest conditions are expected between about 10 AM this morning and 4 PM this afternoon. Residents and visitors are urged to properly dispose of cigarette butts, matches, and any other flammable items in appropriate containers. Additionally, exercise caution if operating any equipment that could create sparks and keep vehicles off of dry grass. Most dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could easily ignite and spread fire quickly. Lastly, remember to obey local burn bans. For more information about wildfire danger, burn restrictions, and wildfire prevention and education, please visit your state forestry or environmental protection website. For Maryland, visit dnr.maryland.gov For Virginia, visit dof.virginia.gov