The Catskill Chronicle

SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY (April 23, 2014) – Issued By: NWS Binghamton (South Central New York and Northeastern Pennsylvania)

Affected Jurisdictions: Broome, Chenango, Delaware, Otsego, Sullivan Counties

…Critical Fire Weather Conditions Thursday In The Western Catskills And Susquehanna Region Of New York…And The Poconos In Pennsylvania…

Gusty Northwest Winds And Very Low Relative Humidity Levels Are Likely To Produce Critical Fire Weather Conditions In Portions Of The Poconos In Northeast Pennsylvania…And The Western Catskills Of New York.

…Red Flag Warning In Effect From 11 AM To 8 PM EDT Thursday For Northeast Pennsylvania And Portions Of Central New York…

The National Weather Service In Binghamton Has Issued A Red Flag Warning For Critical Fire Weather Conditions…Which Is In Effect From 11 AM To 8 PM EDT Thursday. The Fire Weather Watch Is No Longer In Effect.

* Affected Area…The Poconos In Northeast Pennsylvania…And The Western Catskills And Susquehanna Region In New York.

* Winds…Northwest 15 To 25 Mph With Gusts Up To 35 Mph.

* Timing…Late Thursday Morning Into The Afternoon.

* Relative Humidity…As Low As 20 Percent. * Temperatures…In The 50S. * Impacts…Any Fires That Develop Will Likely Spread Rapidly. Outdoor Burning Is Strongly Discouraged.

A Red Flag Warning Means That Critical Fire Weather Conditions Are Either Occurring Now…Or Will Shortly. A Combination Of Strong Winds…Low Relative Humidity…And Warm Temperatures Will Create Explosive Fire Growth Potential.