Penn Lake Weather

The National Weather Service in Binghamton has issued a Red Flag
Warning for low humidity and gusty winds, which is in effect
until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* Affected Area...Fire weather zone 210, the Leatherstocking zone.

* Timing...From noon until 8 PM today.

* Winds...South 14 to 22 mph with gusts of 25 to 35 mph expected.

* Relative Humidity...As low as 22 to 28 percent.

* Temperatures...68 to 74 degrees.

* Lightning...None

* Impacts...Any fires that develop in fine fuels will likely
spread rapidly. There is a burn ban in place. Outdoor burning is
strongly discouraged.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The eastern portion of the Leatherstocking
Region will be a bit less conducive for fire spread compared to
the western areas.

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

A burn ban in New York State remains in effect until May 14th.

The Fire Weather Watch has been cancelled and is no longer in effect.