Near Critical Fire Weather Conditions are Expected Thursday

* AFFECTED AREA...The Champlain Valley of New York and Vermont.

* WINDS...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts 30 to 40 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 22 to 28 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...57 to 62 degrees.

* FUELS...Per coordination with our partners, the recent dry weather has caused fine dead fuels across the region to dry out.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The warmest temperatures, lowest humidities and strongest winds will occur between 1 PM and 5 PM Thursday.

* IMPACTS...If any fires were to start the weather and fuel conditions could cause fires to quickly get out of control and be difficult to contain.

For more information about the current fire danger rating, any burn restrictions, and wildfire prevention and education, please visit your state forestry or environmental protection website. close