Northeast faces renewed fire weather threat while smoke from ongoing wildfires could return to New York City

Northeast faces renewed fire weather threat while smoke from ongoing wildfires could return to New York City

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The fire threat across the Northeast is increasing after Sunday night’s rain provided little relief to long-term drought conditions.

The wildfire threat across the Northeast is increasing after brief rain earlier this week provided little relief to long-term drought conditions, the FOX Forecast Center said.

Gusty winds and dry fuel could lead to rapid fire spreading throughout the rest of the week, as Fire Weather Warnings have been issued for the New York City metro area for Tuesday.

Northwest winds will range from 10-20 mph with gusts up to 30-35 mph possible. In the afternoon, minimum relative humidity values are expected to fall into the 30-40% range. 

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With the ongoing fires across New Jersey, a shift in the winds on Tuesday could bring smoke back into the New York City metro area, creating hazy skies and a distinct smoky smell. 

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Fire crews are back on the scene Tuesday working to build containment lines for the 5,000-acre Jennings Creek Fire, including protecting the historic site of Long Pond Ironworks, founded in 1766. So far, the fire is only 10% contained.

Smoke and flames rise as wildfire burns and spreads on a mountain in West Milford, New Jersey, United States on November 9, 2024.

Smoke and flames rise as wildfire burns and spreads on a mountain in West Milford, New Jersey, on November 9, 2024. 

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As of now, no structures or infrastructure are in danger, Governor Kathy Hochul said Monday afternoon. However, nearly 300 first responders are actively working to extinguish the Jennings Fire.

The FOX Forecast Center will monitor air quality conditions again throughout the Tri-State area as the fire becomes more active in the days ahead.

Wildfires in New Jersey are leading to smoky skies and diminished air quality around the tri-state area of the East Coast.

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For the first time since late September, much of the Tri-state area around New York City received a quarter-inch of rain overnight Sunday. 

During the recent dry pattern, multiple cities, including Baltimore, Washington, Philadelphia, Wilmington, Delaware and Trenton, New Jersey, have set their all-time records for the longest stretch of days without measurable rain. 

Records date back to the Civil War. In Philadelphia and Trenton, those dry streaks have surpassed 40 days.

Record-dry streaks in the Northeast are ending.
(FOX Weather)