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.

As firefighters continue to monitor wildfires across the state this Veterans Day weekend, residents are urged to exercise extreme caution due to Red Flag Warning conditions. The state faces strong winds and extremely dry conditions, increasing the risk for wildfires, according to the National Weather Service.

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.