There have been numerous brush and wildland fires across the region in recent days. The New York department of environmental conservation has issued a burn ban for the entire state of New York. The state may consider issuing a statewide burning ban if conditions do not improve. There is a chance of showers Friday and Friday evening as a cold front drops south across the region. Dry conditions will return for the weekend and continue into early next week.
Extreme caution is advised for any outdoor fires including cookouts during the next few days.