Wildfire alert issued for parts of Central and Upstate New York due to dry and windy conditions.

Wildfire alert issued for parts of Central and Upstate New York due to expected dry and windy conditions. The National Weather Service has warned of wind gusts of 20-30 MPH and low humidity percentages, increasing the risk of wildfires in the listed counties and areas closer to the Capital Region. This alert comes amid annual statewide burn ban from mid-March to mid-May. Rain is expected in the area on Tuesday night, making the alert temporary.