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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1158 AM EDT Thu Apr 9 2026

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Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Northern Erie-
Genesee-Wyoming-Livingston-Ontario-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-
Allegany-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, Newark,
Fair Haven, Buffalo, Batavia, Warsaw, Geneseo, Canandaigua,
Jamestown, Olean, Wellsville, Orchard Park, and Springville
1158 AM EDT Thu Apr 9 2026

...ELEVATED RISK OF WILDFIRE SPREAD IN WESTERN NEW YORK TODAY...

The combination of dry fine fuels, southerly wind gusts of to 20
to 30 mph, and relative humidity values as low as 25 to 35
percent will contribute to an elevated risk for fire spread this
afternoon.

The annual statewide burn ban is in effect until May 14. No burn
permits are issued. Use extra caution if handling any potential
ignition sources such as machinery or matches, and ensure to
properly extinguish or dispose of cigarette butts. Please refer to
the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation web
site for more information on burn restrictions.

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NYZ007-092100-
Jefferson-
Including the city of Watertown
1158 AM EDT Thu Apr 9 2026

...ELEVATED RISK OF WILDFIRE SPREAD IN THE SAINT LAWRENCE VALLEY
OF NEW YORK TODAY...

The combination of dry fine fuels, southerly wind gusts of to 20
to 30 mph, and relative humidity values as low as 25 to 35 percent
will contribute to an elevated risk for fire spread across the
lower elevations of Jefferson county this afternoon.

The annual statewide burn ban is in effect until May 14. No burn
permits are issued. Use extra caution if handling any potential
ignition sources such as machinery or matches, and ensure to
properly extinguish or dispose of cigarette butts. Please refer to
the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation web
site for more information on burn restrictions.

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