Special Weather Statement 04/29/2025 18:38 for New Jersey areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 29 at 9:38PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 29, 2025 - 6:38pm
Expires: 
April 30, 2025 - 3:00pm
Description: 
Dry conditions with the combination of low relative humidity values between 20 and 30 percent along with frequent wind gusts of 20 to 25 mph will create another day of elevated risk for fire spread. Exercise caution handling any potential ignition sources, including machinery, cigarettes, and matches. Any fires that ignite will have the potential to spread quickly. This forecast considers meteorological, fuel, and land conditions and has been developed in coordination with state fire and land management officials. Listen to NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio or visit our web Site at http://weather.gov/nyc for further details or updates.
Area Description: 
Western Passaic; Eastern Passaic; Hudson; Western Bergen; Eastern Bergen; Western Essex; Eastern Essex; Western Union; Eastern Union
Forcast Office: 
NWS Upton NY