Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 6:12AM EDT by NWS Albany NY

The combination of low relative humidity values between 25 and 35
percent and wind gusts up to 30 mph 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.