Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 5:58AM EDT by NWS Upton NY

The combination of low relative humidity values of 30 to 35 percent
and southerly winds of 15 mph with gusts of 20 to 30 mph late
this morning through this afternoon will create an elevated risk
for fire spread.

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.