A Red Flag Warning​ is back in effect for much of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, as the fire threat remains high.

The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning of potential wildfires for the mid-Hudson Valley all day Tuesday, Nov. 12, due to persistent dry, windy conditions in the region. The red flag warning is in effect for Ulster, Dutchess, Orange and Sullivan from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday.

A Red Flag Warning remains in place Tuesday as brush fires continue to smolder across Massachusetts. Firefighters are on high alert and at the ready to respond to any flare-ups as windy, bone-dry conditions persist.

Although the Red Flag Warning was issued for only Friday, the threat of wildfires across the region will persist until the pattern switches back to wet. As of now, a pattern change does not look likely in the short term.

Record rainless streaks have caused extreme drought conditions and prompted officials to put a statewide ban on open fires.

If you see a smokey haze or smell something burning in the air, it’s likely because of wildfires burning in New Jersey. New York City has extended its red flag warning through 6 p.m. Saturday, according to a notice on the NotifyNYC social media account.

Anyone who notices flames, smoke or other signs of a brush fire is urged to call it in immediately so firefighters can investigate and contain it as quickly as possible.