One product issued by NWS for: Herkimer NY
Fire Weather Watch
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Binghamton NY 1056 PM EDT Tue Mar 18 2025 NYZ210-190730- /O.CON.KBGM.FW.A.0001.250319T1500Z-250320T0000Z/ Leatherstocking- 1056 PM EDT Tue Mar 18 2025 ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR LOW HUMIDITY AND GUSTY WINDS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 210... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 210. * WIND... South-Southeast at 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph * HUMIDITY... 20 to 30 percent * THUNDERSTORMS...None expected. * IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * 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 Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. A burn ban in New York State remains in effect until May 14th. && $$ BJG