Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 2 at 1:23PM EDT by NWS Albany NY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 2, 2026 - 10:23am
Expires:
May 3, 2026 - 3:00am
Description:
The combination of drying fine fuels, northwest wind gusts
between 25 and 30 mph, and relative humidity values between 25
and 35 percent will contribute to an elevated risk of fire spread
Sunday afternoon for portions of the mid and 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 Saratoga; Northern Warren; Northern Washington; Western Schenectady; Eastern Schenectady; Southern Saratoga; Western Albany; Eastern Albany; Western Rensselaer; Eastern Rensselaer; Western Greene; Eastern Greene; Western Columbia; Eastern Columbia; Western Ulster; Eastern Ulster; Western Dutchess; Eastern Dutchess; Southeast Warren; Southern Washington
Forcast Office:
NWS Albany NY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov