NWS issues a Red Flag Warning ![](/static/Citizen-24_02_1/img/public/msg_expiration.png)
With humidity is below 30 percent and wind gusts to 25 mph covering much of our area, the National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Red Flag Warning for low humidity and gusty winds, in effect until 6:00 p.m. this afternoon.
Affected area: Northeast New Jersey, New York City, and Southern Westchester County New York
Winds: Southwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph
Relative humidity: 20 to 30 percent
Timing: This afternoon
Impacts: Rapid fire spread 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.
Address/Location
Kinnelon Volunteer Fire Company
103 Kiel Ave
Kinnelon, NJ 07405
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 973-838-5400