Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Upton, NY
Issued by NWS Upton, NY
164 WWUS81 KOKX 100011 SPSOKX Special Weather Statement National Weather Service New York NY 711 PM EST Sat Nov 9 2024 NYZ067>075-078>081-176>179-102300- Orange-Putnam-Rockland-Northern Westchester-Southern Westchester- New York (Manhattan)-Bronx-Richmond (Staten Island)- Kings (Brooklyn)-Northwest Suffolk-Northeast Suffolk- Southwest Suffolk-Southeast Suffolk-Northern Queens- Northern Nassau-Southern Queens-Southern Nassau- 711 PM EST Sat Nov 9 2024 ...ELEVATED RISK FOR FIRE SPREAD ON SUNDAY... Southwest winds gusting to 15 to 20 mph, relative humidity as low as 30 to 40 percent, and dry fuels will contribute to an elevated risk of fire spread Sunday afternoon for all of Southeast New York. Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged. Use extra caution if handling any potential ignition sources, such as machinery or matches, and ensure to properly extinguish or dispose cigarette butts. $$