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PREVENT FIRES!!!!

RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR CENTRAL AND NORTHERN NEW JERSEY...

AFFECTED AREA...Our Area.

TIMING...Through this afternoon.

WINDS...Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 29 percent.

TEMPERATURES...Up to 64.

IMPACTS...The combination of very dry conditions, low relative humidity, and gusty winds will result in favorable conditions for the rapid spread of fires. Any fires that develop may become difficult to contain, especially in wooded areas.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly due to a combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and dry fuels. Any fires that develop may quickly get out of control and become difficult to contain.

Here are some helpful tips:

Equipment

• Avoid using lawn mowers on dry vegetation.

• Follow all local fire restrictions on the use of chainsaws, mowers and other equipment during high risk times.

Outdoor Fires

• Be mindful of any burn bans in your area and obtain a permit if needed.

• Extinguish outdoor fires properly, never leave them unattended. Always drown them with plenty of water. Completely extinguish all cigarettes or cigars/pipes.

• Soak ashes and charcoal in water and dispose of them in a metal can. These materials can reignite days after a fire or BBQ is extinguished.

• Report unattended outdoor fires immediately to 911.

• Make sure access roads to your property are cleared and properly labeled.

Vehicles

• NEVER throw cigarettes or matches out of a vehicle. They can ignite grass on the side of the road and start a wildfire.

• Do not drive your vehicle in dry tall grass. The underside of your vehicle is hot and can easily ignite grasses from your exhaust muffler.