Elevated Fire Risk Tuesday In Bergen County, Experts Say

BERGEN COUNTY, NJ — Experts warned of an elevated fire risk in a special weather statement.

In the advisory, the National Weather Service said an increased potential for fire spread is possible Tuesday with dry conditions and gusty winds.

Issued at about 4 a.m., the statement said that relative humidity values below 30% and wind gusts upward of 25 mph are expected.

"Despite the recent green-up, these conditions may allow for elevated fire spread this afternoon if ignition occurs," the NWS added.

The fire advisory covers Bergen, Passaic, Essex, and Union Counties.