Special Weather Statement

Locations Affected

Yonkers, NY ∙ New Rochelle, NY ∙ Mount Vernon, NY ∙ White Plains, NY ∙ New Hampton, NY ∙ Vails Gate, NY ∙ Yorktown, NY ∙ Putnam Lake, NY ∙ Kaser, NY ∙ Grand View-on-Hudson, NY

Full Alert Message

Special Weather Statement National Weather Service New York NY 625 PM EST Tue Nov 12 2024 ...ELEVATED RISK OF WILDFIRE SPREAD WEDNESDAY... For tonight, north to northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts 20 to 25 mph will diminish to under 10 mph, with gusts ending by late tonight. Relative humidity will be increasing to 60 to 70 percent. An increased risk of fire spread will develop on Wednesday. North winds will be around 10 mph with gusts in the morning 15 to 20 mph, and diminishing and ending during the afternoon. Along with dry fuels and low relative humidity values as low as 25 to 30 percent will support the spread of any fires that ignite. Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged. Use extra caution if handling any potential ignition sources, such as machinery or matches, and ensure to properly extinguish or dispose cigarette butts.

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