New York, NY – Residents across New York’s lower Hudson Valley, northern New Jersey, and southern Connecticut should brace for an elevated wildfire risk through Tuesday evening, driven by dry air and gusty winds that could quickly spread flames.
According to the National Weather Service in New York, low relative humidity levels between 25% and 35% paired with frequent wind gusts of 25 to 30 mph will heighten fire danger across Orange, Rockland, Westchester, Passaic, Bergen, Fairfield, and New Haven counties. The elevated risk is expected to persist until at least 11 p.m. Tuesday.
In New York, areas such as Yonkers, White Plains, and New City are under heightened alert. In New Jersey, fire crews in Paramus, Clifton, and Newark are urging residents to exercise caution. Connecticut towns including Danbury, Bridgeport, and Middletown are also at risk…