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ELEVATED THREAT OF WILDFIRE SPREAD TODAY The combination of unseasonably warm temperatures, west winds gusting 25 to 30 mph, minimum relative humidity values of 30 to 40 percent, and low fuel moisture will create an elevated risk of wildfire growth and spread today. A backdoor cold front will move across the area later this afternoon, working from eastern Long Island early this afternoon into the city and Lower Hudson Valley by early this evening. Much cooler air and scattered showers will move into the area decreasing the threat. Exercise caution handling any potential ignition sources, including machinery, cigarettes, and matches. Any fires that ignite under these conditions have the potential to spread quickly. This forecast considers meteorological, fuel, and land conditions and was developed in coordination with state fire and land management officials.

Wintry Weather Predicted For First Day Of March 2015

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Long Island predicted to get anywhere from 4 - 8 inches of snow tonight.

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A Winter Storm Warning has been announced by The National Weather Service for both Nassau and Suffolk County, NY until 7 a.m. Monday morning. Much of Central and Eastern Long Island will be receiving snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches with ice accumulation predicted to be at a tenth of an inch. Nassau County will be seeing closer to 4 – 6 inches of snow. This evening snowfall will be moderate to heavy locally.

Temperatures will be in the upper 20s but visibility will be only one quarter to one half mile at times.

Travel could be potentially dangerous due to snow covered road conditions.

School Closings and Delays have been announced so be sure to check our Long Island School Closures Page for the latest updates on your local district closings.

For the most up to date weather information, head over to the LongIsland.com Weather Center, where you can find the latest weather forecasts, advisories and more.

To get the latest traffic & road conditions before travelling this holiday, visit the LongIsland.com Traffic Center, and be sure to check out the live traffic feeds on our Traffic Cam Page.

[Source: NWS/NOAA.]


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