The National Weather Service issued an updated report at 4:07 p.m. on Wednesday for fire danger until Thursday at 7 p.m. for Richmond (Staten Is.).

“The combination of low relative humidity values between 20 and 30 percent and wind gusts 20 to 25 mph will create an elevated risk for fire spread across the region on Thursday. 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,” states the NWS.

Source: The National Weather Service