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Red Flag Warning Issued for New York City and Surrounding Areas Amid Critical Fire Conditions

Red Flag Warning Issued for New York City and Surrounding Areas Amid Critical Fire Conditions

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning, effective until 6 PM EST today, for several areas across southeast New York, including all five boroughs of New York City. The Red Flag Warning is indicative of critical fire weather conditions that are either occurring or will shortly, suggesting a high risk for the spread of wildfires. Affected areas should exercise caution and adhere to local advisories.

With weather forecasts sourced from the National Weather Service for Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island, all boroughs can expect similar weather patterns for the week. Today remains sunny, with highs ranging from 54 to 57 degrees across the boroughs. Winds from the northwest at speeds between 10 to 13 mph play a pivotal role in exacerbating the fire hazard. See detailed forecasts for

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Tonight, the skies across New York City’s boroughs will remain mostly clear, with expected lows from 37 to 40 degrees. Looking ahead, Sunday forecasts indicate a 20 percent chance of showers in the afternoon following partly sunny conditions, with highs bouncing back to the low 60s across the boroughs. As observed in

the Hazardous Weather Outlook

, a significant shift comes Sunday night as heavy rain is expected; the chance of precipitation jumps to 90% with new precipitation amounts between a quarter and half an inch possible.

Post-rainfall, Veterans Day will see a slight chance of morning showers followed by a clear-up in the afternoon with highs nearing 69 degrees. The rest of the week fluctuates between clear to mostly cloudy skies, with varying chances for showers, predominantly overnight Wednesday into Thursday. Daytime temperatures throughout the week will remain moderate, generally staying within the low to mid-60s.

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