Wind Advisory today, Wednesday, April 3

Wind Advisory

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
420 AM EDT Wed Apr 3 2019


...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Upton has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from noon today to 6 PM EDT this evening.

* WINDS...West 20 to 25 mph with gusts 45 to 50 mph.

* TIMING...This afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power   lines. Scattered power outages are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory is issued when sustained winds of 31 to 39 mph, or gusts of 46 to 57 mph, are expected or occurring. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles, in open areas, and on elevated roads and bridges. Use extra caution.


Red Flag Warning

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
420 AM EDT Wed Apr 3 2019

...CONDITIONS FAVORABLE FOR FIRE SPREAD TODAY...

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING FOR NORTHEAST NEW JERSEY...

The National Weather Service in Upton has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from noon today to 11 PM EDT this
evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.

* Affected Area...Bergen, Western Essex, Passaic, and Western
  Union counties in northeast New Jersey.

* Timing...This afternoon and evening.

* Winds...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts 45 to 50 mph.

* Relative Humidity...As low as 19 percent.

* Impacts...Gusty winds and very dry air will create conditions
  that may promote the rapid spread of wildfires.

* Impacts...Rapid fire spread possible if ignition occurs.

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.



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