* AFFECTED AREA...Lower Hudson Valley, New York City and Long Island.
* TIMING...From 8 AM this morning to 6 PM EST this evening.
* WINDS...West 5 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 29 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Up to 68.
* LIGHTNING...None.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.