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Weathering the Storm: Home Improvement Projects That Protect Your Property

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When the weather turns rough, your home is often the first line of defense. Whether it’s a heavy rainstorm, gusty winds, or a blanket of snow, your property needs to be equipped to withstand the elements, especially in regions like Longmont, Colorado, where unpredictable weather is common. 

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High Winds and Stormy Conditions Takes Down Several Trees in the Village of Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, high winds took down several large trees and power lines in the Village of Ridgewood . A tree was downed  at Belmont and Hamilton .

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National Weather Service : Low Humidity and Gusty Winds Create Significantly Elevated Fire Risk

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Ridgewood NJ, the National Weather Service  has issued a RED FLAG WARNING remaining into effect  UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON FOR GUSTY WINDS AND DRY CONDITIONS FOR NORTHEASTERN NEW JERSEY . Effecting Western Passaic, Eastern Passaic, Hudson, Western Bergen, Eastern Bergen, Western Essex, Eastern Essex, Western Union and Eastern Union. Expect winds form Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY as low as 17 percent. TEMPERATURES in the upper 20s. Rapid fire spread is possible if ignition occurs, given gusty NW winds and very dry conditions across the area.

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are expected or occurring. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and dry fuels will create a significantly elevated fire growth potential.