Monday panned out to be very nice and pleasantly mild. If you are a fan of today’s temperatures, you will love what is coming up on Tuesday. Conditions will shoot up about 10-15 degrees above average, but that will also come along with gusty winds. Winds could gust towards 30-40 mph at times.

The winds are increasing and the humidity remains low while the vegetation is dry, there is an elevated fire risk. Be mindful of using and handling any open flames and discarded cigarettes. The alert is in effect for Orange, Putnam, Rockland and Westchester counties for the day on Tuesday.

A weak cold front is to blame for the winds increasing ahead of its arrival overnight Tuesday to Wednesday. While there is a shower/storm threat with the front, the chances of that wet weather getting to the region fizzle for the most part. But the front will switch the winds from the southwest to the northwest, helping to make the air feel a little cooler on Wednesday versus Tuesday.

A real, more promising rain chance is in the cards for us on Friday. A threat of showers and storms will develop as a large system moves into the Northeast. Wet weather could linger into the upcoming weekend ahead. Those Saturday outdoor plans may have to have some type of cover overhead for them to go off without an issue.

OVERNIGHT: Mostly clear and mild with a light breeze. Lows: mid-40s to mid-50s.

TUESDAY: Partly cloudy, warm & breezy at times. Record: 83 (1985). Highs: upper 70s to low 80s. Lows: low 60s.

WEDNESDAY: After a small shower chance fizzles before daybreak, a weak front brings in partly cloudy & breezy at times. Highs: low 70s. Lows: upper 40s to low 50s.

THURSDAY: MAY 1 - Mostly cloudy. Highs: mid to upper 60s. Lows: mid-50s.

FRIDAY: Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and isolated storms. Highs: upper 70s. Lows: mid-50s.