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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Binghamton NY 1025 AM EDT Wed Mar 19 2025 NYZ210-192230- /O.NEW.KBGM.FW.W.0001.250319T1600Z-250320T0000Z/ Leatherstocking- 1025 AM EDT Wed Mar 19 2025 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR LOW HUMIDITY AND GUSTY WINDS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 210... 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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ MJM