Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 29 at 5:50AM EDT by NWS Albany NY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 29, 2026 - 2:50am
Expires:
March 29, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
A dry but breezy day is forecast today, with relative humidities
this afternoon expected to drop into the 25 to 35 percent range.
In addition, southwesterly wind gusts between 20 and 30 mph
develop by this afternoon. When combined with the lack of recent
significant rainfall, elevated fire weather potential will exist
today for areas where the snowpack has completely melted.
Use caution when handling and disposing of ignition sources such
as matches and cigarettes.
Area Description:
Northern Berkshire; Southern Berkshire
Forcast Office:
NWS Albany NY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov