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🟡 Moderate
Special Weather Statement
Western Schenectady; Eastern Schenectady; Western Albany; Eastern Albany; Western Rensselaer; Eastern Rensselaer; Western Greene; Eastern Greene; Western Columbia; Eastern Columbia; Western Ulster; Eastern Ulster; Western Dutchess; Eastern Dutchess
Special Weather Statement issued May 3 at 7:06PM EDT by NWS Albany NY
Alert Description
The combination of drying fine fuels, southwest wind gusts as high as 25 to 35 mph, and relative humidity values as low as 30 to 35 percent will lead to an elevated risk of fire spread tomorrow for the Mid-Hudson Valley, eastern Catskills, Taconics, and Greater Capital District. 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.
Time Information
Effective
May 3, 2026, 11:06 PM
Expires
May 4, 2026, 11:00 AM
Issued
May 3, 2026, 11:06 PM
Alert Details
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Observed
Category
Met
Issued By
NWS Albany NY
National Weather Service