Red Flag Warning
Issued by NWS Binghamton, NY

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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Binghamton NY
831 AM EST Fri Nov 8 2024

PAZ044-047-048-072-082145-
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Lackawanna-Luzerne-Pike-Southern Wayne-
831 AM EST Fri Nov 8 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING FOR
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR LUZERNE, LACKAWANNA, SOUTHERN
WAYNE, AND PIKE COUNTIES...

The National Weather Service in Binghamton has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect until 6 PM EST this evening.

* AFFECTED AREA...Luzerne, Lackawanna, Southern Wayne, and Pike
  Counties.

* WIND...West at 10 to 15 mph, gusting to 20 to 25 mph.

* HUMIDITY...As low as 30%.

* IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
  Outdoor burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

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