National Weather Service United States Department of Commerce

There is an elevated risk for fire spread today across eastern New York and western New England due to gusty winds, low relative humidity, and recent dry weather. A Red Flag Warning is in effect for portions of eastern New York and all of western New England where the risk for fire spread is highest. A Special Weather Statement is also in effect for the upper Hudson Valley where winds will not be quite as strong but there is still an elevated risk for fire spread.