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

New York City has issued a red flag warning that will stay in effect until 6 p.m. Friday. A notice on the NotifyNYC social media account says, New Yorkers may see or smell smoke because of multiple wildfires burning in New Jersey.

The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning for the Lower Hudson Valley all day Tuesday, Nov. 12.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning for New York City, Long Island and the surrounding area until 6 p.m. Saturday.

Unusually dry weather, an abundance of ‘dry fuels’, low relative humidity and strong winds combine to create high risk of fire spread.

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.

A red flag warning is in place in Connecticut for Tuesday as wind gusts may reach 35 mph, the weather service says. The warning has been extended to Wednesday.

A Red Flag Warning has been extended into Wednesday as firefighters across the Commonwealth continue to battle brush fires.