Breaking News
Riverhead supervisor declares state of emergency banning all outdoor fires in town due to critical fire weather conditions
Riverhead Supervisor Tim Hubbard today signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency in the Town of Riverhead with respect to fire weather conditions existing and expected that are conducive to rapid wildfire spread.
Noticias en español
Advertencia de bandera roja nuevamente en efecto el miércoles, mientras continúa el alto riesgo de peligro de incendios
El clima inusualmente seco, la abundancia de 'combustibles secos', la baja humedad relativa y los vientos fuertes se combinan para crear un alto riesgo de propagación del fuego.
Weather
Red flag warning in effect again Wednesday, as high fire danger risk continues
Unusually dry weather, an abundance of 'dry fuels', low relative humidity and strong winds combine to create high risk of fire spread.
Breaking News
Long Island again under critical fire weather conditions through today
A red flag warning is in effect across Long Island today through 6 p.m. due to expected critical fire weather conditions, according to the National Weather Service.
Breaking News
Firefighters from 18 departments battle large brush fire on LI Sound in Baiting Hollow
Firefighters have been working since 12:30 a.m. to control a wildfire on a large tract of woodlands along the coast in Baiting Hollow, just east of Friar's Head golf course.
Police & Fire
Red flag warning extended until 6 p.m. Saturday
The red flag warning in effect for Long Island, New York City and the lower Hudson Valley has been extended until 6...
Weather
Elevated risk of wildfire spread continues Sunday
Long Island and the New York metro region continue to be at an elevated risk of wildfire spread today, the National Weather Service said in a statement this morning. The red flag warning is no longer in effect.
News
Dry weather, strong winds prompt red flag warning across L.I., N.Y. metro region
A red flag warning is in effect across Long Island, New York City and the lower Hudson Valley until 7 p.m. today due to expected critical fire weather conditions, the National Weather Service in New York said today.
Environment
Weather service alerts public to conditions conducive to fire spread, urges caution
The National Weather Service is warning the public that conditions in the New York metro region, including Long Island, will be conducive to fire spread later today and potentially throughout the week.
Breaking News
Significant fire risk due to dry air, strong winds this afternoon prompts red flag warning Friday
The National Weather Service in Upton issued the red flag warning because a combination of strong winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels will create a significantly elevated fire growth potential.
