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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Albany NY
612 PM EST Tue Nov 12 2024

NYZ048-049-051>054-058>061-063>066-131000-
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-
612 PM EST Tue Nov 12 2024

...ELEVATED RISK FOR FIRE SPREAD WEDNESDAY...

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

There is a statewide burn ban in effect through the rest of
November. Use extra caution if handling any potential ignition
sources, such as machinery or matches, and ensure to properly
extinguish or dispose cigarette butts. Please refer to the New
York State Department of Environmental Conservation web site for
information on burn restrictions.

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