On Tuesday at 3:25 p.m. a special weather statement was issued by the National Weather Service until Wednesday at 6 a.m. for Clinton and Essex counties.

"Fine fuels remain very dry across the Champlain Velley according to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. This, combined with low relative humidity values down to 30 percent and gusty northerly winds up to 25 mph may have an impact on fire weather conditions Wednesday. If any fires were to start, the weather and fuel conditions could cause fires to quickly spread and be difficult to contain. For more information about the current fire danger rating, any burn restrictions, and wildfire prevention and education, please visit your state forestry or environmental protection website," adds the weather service.

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