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ELEVATED RISK FOR FIRE SPREAD TODAY Continued dry conditions, with the combination of low relative humidity values between 20 and 25 percent and frequent wind gusts of 25 to 30 mph will create an elevated risk for fire spread today. Exercise caution handling any potential ignition sources, including machinery, cigarettes, and matches. Any fires that ignite will have the potential to spread quickly. This forecast considers meteorological, fuel, and land conditions and has been developed in coordination with state fire and land management officials. For more information about wildfire danger and wildfire prevention, please visit the New York Department of Environmental Conservation website at... https://dec.ny.gov/environmental-protection/wildfires.

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