Special Weather Statement

Locations Affected

Yonkers, NY ∙ Mount Vernon, NY ∙ New Rochelle, NY ∙ White Plains, NY ∙ Rye Brook, NY ∙ Otisville, NY ∙ Washingtonville, NY ∙ Van Cortlandtville, NY ∙ Croton Falls, NY ∙ Tuxedo Park, NY

Full Alert Message

Special Weather Statement National Weather Service New York NY 343 AM EDT Tue Apr 29 2025 ...ELEVATED THREAT OF WILDFIRE SPREAD TODAY... Dry conditions with the combination of low relative humidity values between mostly 25 and 35 percent along with frequent wind gusts of 25 to 30 mph will create an elevated risk for fire spread this afternoon into early evening. Exercise caution handling any potential ignition sources, including machinery, cigarettes, and matches. Any fires that ignite will have the potential to spread quickly. This forecast considers meteorological, fuel, and land conditions and has been developed in coordination with state fire and land management officials. For more information about wildfire danger and wildfire prevention, please visit the New York Department of Environmental Conservation website at... https://dec.ny.gov/environmental-protection/wildfires.

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