White Lake, NY Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY WILL LEAD TO AN ELEVATED RISK FOR
FIRE SPREAD TUESDAY...

The combination of drying fine fuels, southwest wind gusts
as high as 25 to 35 mph, and relative humidity values as low as
30 to 40 percent will lead to an elevated risk of fire spread
today across Delaware and Sullivan Counties, mainly during the
afternoon hours.

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.

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM EDT
THIS EVENING FOR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS ACROSS MUCH OF
THE MID HUDSON VALLEY AND CAPITAL DISTRICT...

* Affected Area...Portions of the Hudson Valley FDRA including the
following counties: eastern Montgomery, Schenectady, extreme
northeastern Schoharie, Albany, Rensselaer, eastern Greene,
Columbia, eastern Ulster, Dutchess, and much of Sullivan County.

* Timing...From noon to 7 PM today, with the lowest RH and
strongest wind gusts during the mid to late afternoon.

* Winds...South to southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35
mph. An isolated 40 mph wind gust cannot be ruled out.

* Relative Humidity...As low as 30 percent.

* Temperatures...Upper 70s to lower 80s.

* 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.

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