Overview
- The National Weather Service extended its fire-weather alert for New York City and the Lower Hudson Valley into Tuesday evening due to a continued risk of rapid fire spread.
- Forecasters cite gusts of 25 to 35 mph and relative humidity as low as 20 to 35 percent over dry grasses and leaf litter as the key drivers.
- The latest statement covers Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island along with Orange, Putnam, Rockland and Westchester counties.
- The outlook factors in weather, fuels and land conditions and was developed with state fire and land management officials.
- A statewide burn ban remains in effect until May 14 with no burn permits issued, and residents are urged to avoid sparks from machinery or matches, fully snuff cigarette butts and check the NYSDEC site for rules.