Special Weather Statement Issued For Hudson Valley: What To Know

HUDSON VALLEY, NY — The ongoing dry conditions in the Hudson Valley have led to an elevated risk of fire spread today, according to a special weather statement from the National Weather Service.

The statement, issued early Friday, covers a wide area of southern New York and includes Ulster, Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland and Westchester counties.

“The combination of dry fuels, gusty northwest winds between 25 and 35 mph, and minimum relative humidity values as low as 40 to 50 percent will contribute to an elevated risk of fire spread within much of the Hudson Valley,” the statement said.

Residents are urged to use extra caution when using machinery or matches, and when disposing of cigarette butts.

“Any fires that ignite will have the potential to spread quickly,” the statement said.

For today’s forecast, the National Weather Service predicts a cold front will move across the region, making it breezy. High temperatures will reach the upper 60s to low 70s, with a mix of clouds and sunshine.

For Halloween on Saturday, it will be another sunny day, with highs in the upper 50s. It is expected to be nice weather later for trick-or-treating, with dry conditions, and temperatures around sunset still hovering in the 50s, according to the National Weather Service.

It predicts the current dry weather pattern will continue through Wednesday, with the next chance of rain in the region coming Wednesday night, when there is a 30 percent chance of showers. On Thursday, the chance of precipitation jumps to 60 percent, the National Weather Service predicts.

Here are the forecast details for the lower Hudson Valley area via the National Weather Service:

Today: Sunny, with a high near 69. Breezy, with a northwest wind 13 to 20 mph.

Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 40. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 59. Northwest wind 9 to 13 mph.

Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Light north wind.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Light and variable wind.

Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.

Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.

Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.

Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.

Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.

Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 66.

Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.

Thursday: Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Here are the forecast details for the Mid-Hudson Valley area via the National Weather Service:

Today: Sunny, with a high near 66. Northwest wind 9 to 14 mph.

Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 36. Northwest wind 3 to 8 mph.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 60. North wind 3 to 7 mph.

Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Calm wind.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Calm wind.

Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.

Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.

Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.

Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 68.

Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.

Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 65.

Wednesday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday: Showers likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.