If you have a sore throat right now, it might not be a cold or the onset of the flu . Experts say what you’re likely feeling is due to dry fall air .

Regions as far-flung in the United States as the Northeast and Pacific Northwest were seeing low dew points — percentages of moisture in the air — in the 30s and 40 on Friday. Those dry conditions can strip away moisture from the lining of the throat, causing irritation and pain.

The trend is expected to continue through the weekend, according to NBC 4 New York meteorologist Matt Brickman.

“And if your heat is on, you’re making it worse,” he said in a social media video posted Thursday.

Cranking up the heat warms the air temperature in your home, but the moisture stays the same.

With the fall season, comes sore throats.…