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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Albany NY
418 AM EST Mon Nov 18 2024


NYZ048-049-051>054-058>061-063>066-182300-
Western Schenectady-Eastern Schenectady-Western Albany-
Eastern Albany-Western Rensselaer-Eastern Rensselaer-
Western Greene-Eastern Greene-Western Columbia-Eastern Columbia-
Western Ulster-Eastern Ulster-Western Dutchess-Eastern Dutchess-
418 AM EST Mon Nov 18 2024

...ELEVATED RISK FOR FIRE SPREAD TODAY...

The combination of prolonged dry weather, west to northwest winds
of 10 to 15 mph with gusts 20 to 25 mph, relative humidity values
between 35 and 50 percent and dry fuels will contribute to an 
elevated risk of fire spread today for portions of eastern New 
York, including the eastern Catskills, Capital District, Mid- 
Hudson Valley, and the Taconics.

An emergency statewide burn ban is in effect until November 30th
for New York. No burn permits will be issued at this time. Use 
extra caution if handling any potential ignition sources, such as 
machinery or matches, and ensure to properly extinguish or dispose
cigarette butts.


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