Long Island and NYC upgraded to a Red Flag Warning from Noon to 8 PM:

See previous post for the full update!

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
637 AM EDT Fri Apr 7 2023

New York City-Long Island-

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING FOR NEW YORK CITY AND LONG ISLAND...

The National Weather Service in Upton has issued a Red Flag
Warning for New York City and Long Island, which is in effect
from noon today to 8 PM EDT this evening.

* AFFECTED AREA...New York City and Long Island.

* TIMING...Late this morning into early this evening.

* WINDS...Northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 21 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...In the mid 50s.

* LIGHTNING...None.

* 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 expected or occurring. A combination of strong winds, low
relative humidity, and dry fuels will create a significantly
elevated fire growth potential.