Fire danger concerns in tri-state, due to gusty winds, low humidity

Wildfire alerts issued for 9 N.J. counties with gusts up to 40 mph, highs in 80s today

New Jersey faces an elevated risk of wildfires Tuesday, with highs in the 80s and winds gusting up to 40 mph.

Fire danger concerns in tri-state, due to gusty winds, low humidity

NEW YORK (PIX11) — The dry and gusty conditions continue for another day, increasing the fire risk for the tri-state region. Fire danger warnings have been issued for areas well north on Tuesday from noon to 7 p.m. as gusts of 40 mph and the humidity as low as 25% could spread any fire that [...]

Low humidity and gusty conditions cause red flag warning for tri-state area on Tuesday

The combination of low humidity, gusty breezes, sunshine and dry brush will elevate the tri-state’s wildfire danger on Tuesday, with areas of the Hudson Valley and Catskills at greatest risk. A Red Flag Warning on Tuesday for Dutchess County and parts of Ulster and Sullivan Counties means that conditions are ripe for wildfire spread. Wind gusts could reach up to 40 miles per hour in the warning zone, and relative humidity will be in the 20% to 3…