Special Weather Statement issued March 28 at 2:58PM EDT by NWS Upton NY

The combination of high temperatures in the upper 70s to lower
80s, southwest winds of 15 to 20 mph with frequent gusts of 25 to
35 mph, relative humidity values of 30 to 35 percent, and lack of
wetting rains over that last 4 days will create an elevated risk
for brush fire spread across the region Saturday morning into
afternoon.

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.