Pine Air Warnings, Watches and Advisories

Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water depth or fast flowing water/mud/debris from a flash flood will make road conditions unsafe. Do not rely soley on data presented here or other third-party websites - always check your official national and local weather service agency website, socials, radio and/or TV stations for making critical decisions related to weather events.

Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Pine Air.

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Freeze Watch issued November 12 at 10:27PM EST until November 14 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Upton NY

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 possible. * WHERE...Southern Nassau County. * WHEN...From late Wednesday night through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation.

Special Weather Statement issued November 12 at 6:25PM EST by NWS Upton NY

For tonight, north to northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts 20 to 25 mph will diminish to under 10 mph, with gusts ending by late tonight. Relative humidity will be increasing to 60 to 70 percent. An increased risk of fire spread will develop on Wednesday. North winds will be around 10 mph with gusts in the morning 15 to 20 mph, and diminishing and ending during the afternoon. Along with dry fuels and low relative humidity values as low as 25 to 30 percent will support the spread of any fires that ignite. Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged. Use extra caution if handling any potential ignition sources, such as machinery or matches, and ensure to properly extinguish or dispose cigarette butts.

Red Flag Warning issued November 12 at 6:12PM EST until November 13 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Upton NY

* AFFECTED AREA...New York City and Long Island. * TIMING...Until 6 PM EST Wednesday. * WINDS...North 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 25 to 30 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Lows tonight around freezing to the mid 30s. Highs Wednesday around 50. * LIGHTNING...None. * IMPACTS...Rapid fire spread if ignition occurs. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Special Weather Statement issued November 12 at 6:12PM EST by NWS Albany NY

The combination of prolonged dry weather, north to northwest winds gusting between 10 to 20 mph, relative humidity values ranging between 25 and 35 percent, and dry fuels will contribute to an elevated risk of fire spread on Wednesday for portions of eastern New York, including the eastern Catskills, Capital District, Mid-Hudson Valley, and the Taconics. There is a statewide burn ban in effect through the rest of November. Use extra caution if handling any potential ignition sources, such as machinery or matches, and ensure to properly extinguish or dispose cigarette butts. Please refer to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation web site for information on burn restrictions.