Fire risk lingers this weekend before major warmup for the Hudson Valley next week
Dry, breezy conditions keep fire danger elevated through Sunday, then temperatures surge into the 70s and 80s next week.
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FROST ADVISORY:
A frost advisory is in effect for Rockland and Westchester County overnight through 9 a.m. Sunday, as temperatures drop to 33 degrees, resulting in the formation of frost. Be sure to cover any sensitive plants and outdoor vegetation, or bring them indoors to protect them from frost formation.
ELEVATED RISK OF FIRE SPREAD THROUGH SUNDAY
A heightened risk for fire spread continues across the Lower Hudson Valley through Sunday.
Gusty northwest winds between 25 and 30 mph combined with low relative humidity dropping near 30% will create conditions favorable for fires to start and spread quickly. Dry vegetation and lack of recent rainfall will only add to the concern. Residents are urged to avoid outdoor burning and use caution with anything that could produce a spark. The winds on Sunday will shift, blowing from the south but still will gust around 20 mph during the day.
OVERNIGHT
A cold front has moved through the region with little to no rainfall, leaving behind a dry and breezy conditions.
Temperatures will reach around 60, slightly cooler inland and a bit milder closer to the Hudson River. Winds will remain brisk out of the northwest, adding to the elevated fire weather risk.
Winds will gradually diminish as high pressure builds in. Skies will remain mostly clear and temperatures will fall into the 30s and low 40s, setting up a calm and cool night.
SUNDAY: QUIET BUT COOLER
Sunday brings a quieter finish to the weekend.
Sunshine will dominate, but an afternoon breeze will keep temperatures mainly in the 50s. While winds will be lighter compared to Saturday, dry conditions will persist and the fire weather risk remains elevated.
EARLY NEXT WEEK: WARMING TREND BEGINS
A noticeable warmup begins Monday and accelerates into Tuesday.
Temperatures will climb into the 60s and 70s on Monday and push into the 70s and even near 80 on Tuesday, running well above average for mid-April. Expect a mix of sunshine and passing clouds. A stray afternoon shower or thunderstorm cannot be ruled out, but most of the day remains dry.
MID TO LATE NEXT WEEK: SPRING HEAT PEAKS
The warmest stretch arrives by midweek.
Inland areas across the Lower Hudson Valley could approach or exceed 80 by midweek. This marks a significant shift toward late-spring-like warmth. A cold front may trigger scattered showers and thunderstorms late Wednesday into early Thursday.
Temperatures ease slightly behind the front but remain above normal into Friday, with dry conditions returning.
