New York, NY Weather Alerts

An increased risk of fire spread will continue today. Low
relative humidity between 25 to 35 percent and dry fuels will
support the spread of any fires that ignite.

Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged. Be sure to properly
extinguish or dispose of any potential ignition sources, including
smoking materials such as cigarette butts. Refer to the New York
State Department of Conservation web site for information on burn
restrictions.

An increased risk of fire spread will continue on Sunday. Low
relative humidity between 25 to 35 percent and dry fuels will
support the spread of any fires that ignite.

Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged. Be sure to properly
extinguish or dispose of any potential ignition sources, including
smoking materials such as cigarette butts. Refer to the New York
State Department of Conservation web site for information on burn
restrictions.

An increased risk of fire spread will continue on Sunday. Low
relative humidity between 25 to 35 percent and dry fuels will
support the spread of any fires that ignite.

Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged. Be sure to properly
extinguish or dispose of any potential ignition sources, including
smoking materials such as cigarette butts. Refer to the New York
State Department of Conservation web site for information on burn
restrictions.

The National Weather Service in Upton has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect until 7 PM EDT this evening.

* AFFECTED AREA...Lower Hudson Valley, New York City and Long
Island.

* TIMING...Until 7 PM EDT this evening.

* WINDS...Northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 26 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...Mainly in the lower to upper 60s.

* LIGHTNING...None.

* IMPACTS...Rapid fire spread if ignition occurs.

An increased risk of fire spread will continue today. Northwest
winds gusting to 25 to 30 mph, low relative humidity of 30 to 40
percent, and dry fuels will support the spread of any fires that
ignite.

Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged. Be sure to properly
extinguish or dispose of any potential ignition sources, including
smoking materials such as cigarette butts. Refer to the New York
State Department of Conservation web site for information on burn
restrictions.

An increased risk of fire spread will continue on Saturday.
Northwest winds gusting to 25 to 30 mph, low relative humidity of
30 to 40 percent, and dry fuels will support the spread of any
fires that ignite.

Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged. Be sure to properly
extinguish or dispose of any potential ignition sources, including
smoking materials such as cigarette butts. Refer to the New York
State Department of Conservation web site for information on burn
restrictions.

An increased risk of fire spread will continue on Saturday.
Northwest winds gusting to 25 to 30 mph, low relative humidity of
30 to 40 percent, and dry fuels will support the spread of any
fires that ignite.

Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged. Be sure to properly
extinguish or dispose of any potential ignition sources, including
smoking materials such as cigarette butts. Refer to the New York
State Department of Conservation web site for information on burn
restrictions.

Minimum relative humidity values will drop to 35 to 45 percent on
Thursday and winds will be breezy from the north with gusts as
high as 25 to 30 mph. These conditions will contribute to an
elevated risk of fire spread on Thursday.

Use caution when handling ignition sources.

* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level
expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline.

* WHERE...In New Jersey, Hudson County. In New York, New York
(Manhattan), Richmond (Staten Island), Kings (Brooklyn) and
Southern Queens Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 11 AM EDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in the more vulnerable locations near
the waterfront and shoreline. Some roads and low lying
properties including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes and
businesses with basements near the waterfront will experience
minor flooding.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Localized minor coastal flooding is
possible with high tide Saturday morning.

* WHAT...Around one foot of inundation above ground level
expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline.

* WHERE...In New Jersey, Hudson County. In New York, New York
(Manhattan) and Richmond (Staten Island) Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 10 AM EDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in the more vulnerable locations near
the waterfront and shoreline. Some roads and low lying
properties including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes and
businesses with basements near the waterfront will experience
minor flooding.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional minor coastal flooding is
possible with the high tide on Saturday.