Red Flag Warning Issued

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Issued By: NWS NewYorkCity/Upton (Long Island and New York City)

Jurisdictions: Bronx, Kings, Nassau, New York, Queens, Richmond, Rockland, Suffolk, Westchester Counties

Headline: Red Flag Warning issued March 28 at 4:06AM EDT expiring March 28 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS NewYorkCity/Upton

Description: Conditions Are Favorable For The Rapid Spread Of Brush Fires From 11 AM Until 7 PM EDT Today... .Strong Northwest To West Winds And Low Relative Humidity Will Create Critical Fire Weather Conditions. ...Red Flag Warning In Effect From 11 AM This Morning To 7 PM EDT This Evening... The National Weather Service In Upton Has Issued A Red Flag Warning...Which Is In Effect From 11 AM This Morning To 7 PM EDT This Evening. A Combination Of High Pressure Northwest Of The Great Lakes And Low Pressure Northeast Of New England Will Continue. Strong Northwest To West Winds Of 15 To 20 Mph With Gusts Of 25-30 Mph Will Reinforce Very Dry Air In Place. The Relative Humidity Is Forecast To Fall Below 30 Percent Area Wide By 11 AM. With No Rain During The Past 3 Days...The Ground Has Rapidly Dried. These Conditions Will Aid In The Rapid Spread Of Brush Fires...If Any Develop. Please Use Extra Precautions.

Instructions: 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 Explosive Fire Growth Potential.

Source: National Weather Service - Upton, NY

Edited March 28, 2011 by PEMO3

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Question- Does NYS mobilize their wildland fire service to this region during these conditions?