Special Weather Statement New York | Effective 04/09/2026 09:41

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 9 at 12:41PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 9, 2026 - 9:41am
Expires: 
April 9, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description: 
The combination of dry fine fuels, southerly wind gusts of 25 to 35 mph, and relative humidity values as low as 25 to 40 percent will contribute to an elevated risk for fire spread this afternoon for portions of the Finger Lakes Region and the Central-Southern Tier of New York. The annual statewide burn ban is in effect until May 14. No burn permits are issued.
Area Description: 
Yates; Seneca; Southern Cayuga; Onondaga; Steuben; Schuyler
Forcast Office: 
NWS Binghamton NY
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov