Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 28 at 5:30AM EDT by NWS Albany NY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 28, 2026 - 2:30am
Expires:
April 28, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
The combination of dry fine fuels, south to southeast wind gusts
between 20 and 30 mph, and relative humidity values between 25 and
35 percent will contribute to an elevated risk of fire spread
today for portions of the southern Adirondacks, upper Hudson
Valley, eastern Catskills, and the Greater Capital District
regions.
As a reminder, the annual statewide burn ban remains in effect
until May 14. No burn permits are issued. Use extra caution if
handling any potential ignition sources such as machinery or
matches and ensure to properly extinguish or dispose of cigarette
butts. Please refer to the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation website for more information on burn
restrictions.
Area Description:
Northern Herkimer; Hamilton; Southern Fulton; Northern Saratoga; Northern Warren; Northern Washington; Western Schenectady; Eastern Schenectady; Southern Saratoga; Western Albany; Eastern Albany; Western Rensselaer; Eastern Rensselaer; Western Greene; Western Ulster; Northern Fulton; Southeast Warren; Southern Washington
Forcast Office:
NWS Albany NY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov