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Special Weather Statement

National Weather Service New York NY

943 AM EDT Tue Apr 23 2024



NYZ067>071-240000-

Orange-Putnam-Rockland-Northern Westchester-Southern Westchester-

943 AM EDT Tue Apr 23 2024



...ENHANCED RISK OF WILDFIRE SPREAD TODAY...



The combination of low relative humidity between 25 and 30 percent

and south winds gusting around 20 mph will result in an enhanced

risk of wildfire spread. If any fires were to start the weather

and fuel conditions could cause fires to quickly get out of

control and be difficult to contain. 



The annual NY statewide burn ban is in effect until May 14th. No

burn permits are issued. 





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NJZ002-004-006-103>108-240000-

Western Passaic-Eastern Passaic-Hudson-Western Bergen-

Eastern Bergen-Western Essex-Eastern Essex-Western Union-

Eastern Union-

943 AM EDT Tue Apr 23 2024



...ELEVATED RISK OF WILDFIRE SPREAD TODAY...



The combination of low relative humidity between 25 and 30

percent, south winds 10 to 15 mph gusting over 20 mph, and drying

fuels, will increase the potential for the spread of fires from

around midday until around sunset. 



Conditions may be even more conducive to fire growth and spread 

Wednesday afternoon and early evening following a cold frontal 

passage, with relative humidity falling to 25 to 30 percent and 

west winds gusting to 25 to 30 mph. This will depend on whether 

any wetting rain occurs with the frontal passage. 



People should exercise caution handling any potential ignition 

sources, including machinery, cigarettes, and matches. Any fires

that ignite in dry grasses and tree litter will have the 

potential to spread quickly.



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