Red Flag Warning
Issued by NWS Binghamton, NY
Issued by NWS Binghamton, NY
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532 WWUS81 KBGM 081331 RFWBGM URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Binghamton NY 831 AM EST Fri Nov 8 2024 PAZ044-047-048-072-082145- /O.NEW.KBGM.FW.W.0002.241108T1400Z-241108T2300Z/ 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. && $$