Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued May 5 at 2:26AM EDT until May 5 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Albany NY
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 4, 2026 - 11:26pm
Expires:
May 5, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
* Affected Area...Portions of the Hudson Valley FDRA including the
following counties: eastern Montgomery, Schenectady, extreme
northeastern Schoharie, Albany, Rensselaer, eastern Greene,
Columbia, eastern Ulster, Dutchess, and much of Sullivan County.
* Timing...From noon to 7 PM today, with the lowest RH and
strongest wind gusts during the mid to late afternoon.
* Winds...South to southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35
mph. An isolated 40 mph wind gust cannot be ruled out.
* Relative Humidity...As low as 30 percent.
* Temperatures...Upper 70s to lower 80s.
* Impacts...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Instruction:
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
Area Description:
Middle Hudson Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Albany NY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov