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Special Weather Statement

National Weather Service New York NY

829 PM EDT Mon May 4 2026



NYZ067>075-176-178-060000-

Orange-Putnam-Rockland-Northern Westchester-Southern Westchester-

New York (Manhattan)-Bronx-Richmond (Staten Island)-

Kings (Brooklyn)-Northern Queens-Southern Queens-

829 PM EDT Mon May 4 2026



Late Tuesday morning into early Tuesday evening, the combination 

of available fine fuels, southwest wind gusts between 25 and 30 

mph, and relative humidity values between 25 and 35 percent will 

contribute to an elevated risk of fire spread for the Lower Hudson

Valley and New York City.



This forecast considers meteorological, fuel, and land conditions

and has been developed in coordination with state fire and land

management officials.



As a reminder, the annual statewide burn ban remains in effect 

until May 14. No burn permits are issued. Use extra caution if 

handling any potential ignition sources such as machinery or 

matches and ensure to properly extinguish or dispose of cigarette 

butts. Please refer to the New York State Department of 

Environmental Conservation website for more information on burn 

restrictions.



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CTZ005>012-060000-

Northern Fairfield-Northern New Haven-Northern Middlesex-

Northern New London-Southern Fairfield-Southern New Haven-

Southern Middlesex-Southern New London-

829 PM EDT Mon May 4 2026



The combination of available fine fuels, southwest wind gusts 

between 25 and 30 mph, and relative humidity values between 25 and

40 percent will contribute to an elevated risk of fire spread for

southern Connecticut late Tuesday morning into early Tuesday 

evening.



This forecast considers meteorological, fuel, and land conditions

and has been developed in coordination with state fire and land

management officials.



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