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Ridgefield Police Department
Sunday March 14th, 2021 :: 10:16 a.m. EDT

Advisory

Red Flag Warning in effect with possible high winds

RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT FOR GUSTY WINDS AND DRY CONDITIONS FOR NORTHEASTERN NEW JERSEY...

* AFFECTED AREA...Western Passaic, Eastern Passaic, Hudson,
Western Bergen, Eastern Bergen, Western Essex, Eastern Essex,
Western Union and Eastern Union.

* TIMING...Sunday morning through late Sunday night.

* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 28 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...In the upper 40s.

* IMPACTS...Rapid fire spread is possible if ignition occurs, given gusty NW winds and very dry conditions across the area.

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 a significantly elevated fire growth potential. 128

Address/Location
Ridgefield Police Department
604 Broad Ave
Ridgefield, NJ 07657

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 201-943-5210

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