The combination of recent dry weather, northwest winds gusting 25 to 35 mph, minimum relative humidity values between 30 and 45 percent, and dry fuels will contribute to an elevated risk of fire spread tomorrow for portions of eastern New York, including the Capital District, Mid-Hudson Valley, and the Taconics. Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged. Be sure to properly extinguish or dispose of any potential ignition sources, including smoking materials such as cigarette butts. Refer to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation web site for information on burn restrictions.

The combination of recent dry weather, northwest winds gusting 25 to 35 mph, minimum relative humidity values between 30 and 45 percent, and dry fuels will contribute to an elevated risk of fire spread today for portions of eastern New York, including the Capital District, Mid-Hudson Valley, and the Taconics. Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged. Be sure to properly extinguish or dispose of any potential ignition sources, including smoking materials such as cigarette butts. Refer to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation web site for information on burn restrictions.

* WHAT. Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE. Northern Franklin, Southern Franklin, Western Clinton, and Western Essex Counties. * WHEN. From 2 AM to noon EDT Friday. * IMPACTS. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. The strongest winds will occur between 4 AM and 11 AM Friday.