Red Flag Warning until 08:00PM Wednesday 
The National Weather Service in Binghamton has issued a Red Flag Warning for low humidity and gusty winds, which is in effect until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* Affected Area...Fire weather zone 210, the Leatherstocking zone.
* Timing...From noon until 8 PM today.
* Winds...South 14 to 22 mph with gusts of 25 to 35 mph expected.
* Relative Humidity...As low as 22 to 28 percent.
* Temperatures...68 to 74 degrees.
* Lightning...None
* Impacts...Any fires that develop in fine fuels will likely spread rapidly. There is a burn ban in place. Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The eastern portion of the Leatherstocking Region will be a bit less conducive for fire spread compared to the western areas.
* AFFECTED AREAS: LEATHERSTOCKING
Instructions:
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. A burn ban in New York State remains in effect until May 14th.
Address/Location
Town of Delhi
5 Elm St
Delhi, NY 13753
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 607-746-8696
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Red Flag Warning