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Red Flag Warning
Issued: 6:55 PM Apr. 8, 2026 – National Weather Service
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 6 PM EDT THURSDAY FOR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR MUCH OF THE HUDSON VALLEY... * Affected Area...Portions of the Upper Hudson Valley/Champlain FDRA including Warren, Saratoga, and Washington Counties, as well as portions of the Hudson Valley FDRA including eastern Montgomery, Schenectady, Albany, Rensselaer, eastern Greene, Columbia, eastern Ulster, Dutchess, and Sullivan Counties. * Timing...From noon to 6 PM Thursday, with the lowest relative humidity values and highest wind gusts expected during the afternoon. * Winds...South 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 20 to 30 percent. * Temperatures...In the upper 50s. * Impacts...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. &&
Special Weather Statement
Issued: 6:29 PM Apr. 8, 2026 – National Weather Service
...ELEVATED RISK FOR FIRE SPREAD THURSDAY... The combination of dry fine fuels, southerly wind gusts up to 15 to 25 mph, and relative humidity values as low as 20 to 35 percent will contribute to an elevated risk for fire spread tomorrow for portions of the Catskills and Mohawk Valley. As a reminder, the annual statewide burn ban is in effect until May 14. No burn permits are issued. Use extra caution if handling any potential ignition sources such as machinery or matches, and ensure to properly extinguish or dispose of cigarette butts. Please refer to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation web site for more information on burn restrictions.
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