New York City, NY Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

Late Monday morning into early Monday evening, the combination of
drying fine fuels, southwest wind gusts between 25 and 30 mph,
and relative humidity values between 25 and 35 percent will
contribute to an elevated risk of fire spread for the Lower Hudson
Valley, New York City and northern and western portions of Long
Island.

This forecast considers meteorological, fuel, and land conditions
and has been developed in coordination with state fire and land
management officials.

As a reminder, the annual statewide burn ban remains 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 website for more information on burn
restrictions.

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM EDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and
seas 2 to 4 feet expected.

* WHERE...Long Island Sound, New York Harbor, Peconic and
Gardiners Bays, and South Shore Bays from Jones Inlet through
Shinnecock Bay.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 8 PM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

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