Parts of NJ are under a red flag warning. What it means

Portions of New Jersey are under a red flag warning Tuesday, meaning the risk of wildfires is high due to high temperatures, low humidity and high winds.

The warning is in effect until 8 p.m. and the National Weather Service is advising officials to keep an eye out for wildfires and to curtail any controlled burns. A code orange alert was also issued for the state Tuesday, as smoke from Canada wildfires worsened New Jersey air quality for the second time in less than a week.

The warning is in effect for Sussex, Warren, Morris, Hunterdon, Somerset, Middlesex, Monmouth, Mercer, Salem, Gloucester, Camden, Burlington, Ocean, Cumberland, Atlantic, Cape May and Burlington counties.

New Jersey has already had its fair share of wildfires this spring. In April, separate, simultaneous fires in West Milford and Manchester Township combined to burn nearly 5,000 acres of land, leading to temporary evacuations, road closures and considerable smoke cover.

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Tuesday's warning also comes with the possibility of isolated dry thunderstorms, which could potentially be an ignition source.

What to do with a red flag weather warning

People are advised not to throw cigarettes out of moving cars and extinguish all outdoor fires properly by using "plenty of water and stir to make sure everything is cold to the touch."

Though grilling might not be everyone's Tuesday activity, if you are cooking outside, make sure to take proper precautions.