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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service New York NY
341 AM EST Mon Nov 18 2024


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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-
341 AM EST Mon Nov 18 2024

...ELEVATED RISK OF WILDFIRE SPREAD... 

There is an elevated risk of wildfire spread today with NW winds 
10 to 15 mph and gusts around 20 to 30 mph this afternoon. Minimum
relative humidity values will range from 35 to 45 percent.

New York state has declared a burn ban through November 30. The
burn ban prohibits the starting of outdoor fires for purposes of
brush and debris disposal, as well as uncontained campfires, and
open fires used for cooking. 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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