Hazardous Weather Outlook

 

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Albany NY
414 AM EST Fri Jan 12 2018

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Northern Litchfield-Southern Litchfield-Northern Berkshire-
Southern Berkshire-Western Greene-Eastern Greene-Western Columbia-
Eastern Columbia-Western Ulster-Eastern Ulster-Western Dutchess-
Eastern Dutchess-
414 AM EST Fri Jan 12 2018

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 7 PM EST
SATURDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the central and southeastern
Catskills, mid Hudson Valley, the Berkshires and northwestern
Connecticut.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.
   Winter Weather Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.
   Winter Weather Advisory.

In addition, rapidly falling temperatures on Saturday will lead to a
flash freeze, causing any standing water to freeze in place.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters are encouraged to report any flooding and ice jams to the
National Weather Service as well as rainfall, snowfall and ice
accretion amounts.

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Winter Weather Advisory

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albany NY
528 AM EST Fri Jan 12 2018

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Northern Litchfield-Southern Litchfield-Northern Berkshire-
Southern Berkshire-Western Greene-Eastern Greene-Western Columbia-
Eastern Columbia-Western Ulster-Eastern Ulster-Western Dutchess-
Eastern Dutchess-
Including the cities of Torrington, Oakville, Gaylordsville,
New Milford, Terryville, Thomaston, Dalton, Hancock, Pittsfield,
Florida, North Adams, Sandisfield, Great Barrington,
South Egremont, Hunter, Tannersville, Windham, Prattsville,
Catskill, Coxsackie, Athens, Cairo, Jefferson Heights, Hudson,
New Lebanon, Ellenville, Woodstock, West Hurley, West Shokan,
Kerhonkson, Napanoch, Sundown, Kingston, New Paltz, Poughkeepsie,
Beacon, Arlington, Pawling, Wingdale, Dover Plains, Millbrook,
Stanfordville, Pine Plains, and Amenia
528 AM EST Fri Jan 12 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 7 PM
EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. The ice will result in
  difficult travel conditions. Total snow accumulations of up to
  one inch and ice accumulations of up to one tenth of an inch
  are expected.

* WHERE...Central and southeastern Catskills, mid Hudson Valley,
  the Berkshires and northwestern Connecticut.

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 7 PM Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at
  times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for
slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while
driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling
from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

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Flood Watch

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Albany NY
402 AM EST Fri Jan 12 2018

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082>084-VTZ013>015-122200-
/O.CON.KALY.FA.A.0001.000000T0000Z-180113T1800Z/
/00000.0.IC.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Northern Litchfield-Southern Litchfield-Northern Berkshire-
Southern Berkshire-Northern Herkimer-Hamilton-Southern Herkimer-
Southern Fulton-Montgomery-Northern Saratoga-Northern Warren-
Northern Washington-Schoharie-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-
Northern Fulton-Southeast Warren-Southern Washington-Bennington-
Western Windham-Eastern Windham-
Including the cities of Torrington, Oakville, Gaylordsville,
New Milford, Terryville, Thomaston, Dalton, Hancock, Pittsfield,
Florida, North Adams, Sandisfield, Great Barrington,
South Egremont, Big Moose, Eagle Bay, McKeever, Old Forge,
Atwell, Nobleboro, Northwood, Long Lake, Sabattis, Hoffmeister,
Wells, Ilion, Herkimer, Little Falls, Mohawk, Frankfort,
Dolgeville, Gloversville, Johnstown, Amsterdam, Saratoga Lake,
Saratoga Springs, Bolton Landing, Johnsburg, North Creek,
North River, Warrensburg, Hague, Huletts Landing, Whitehall,
Granville, Cobleskill, Breakabeen, Gilboa, Livingstonville,
Middleburgh, North Blenheim, Jefferson, Mariaville, Delanson,
Duanesburg, Schenectady, Rotterdam, Burnt Hills, Ballston Spa,
Mechanicville, Clifton Park, Waterford, Westerlo, Altamont,
Berne, Knox, Preston Hollow, Albany, Troy, Berlin, Eagle Bridge,
Hoosick Falls, Stephentown, Hunter, Tannersville, Windham,
Prattsville, Catskill, Coxsackie, Athens, Cairo,
Jefferson Heights, Hudson, New Lebanon, Ellenville, Woodstock,
West Hurley, West Shokan, Kerhonkson, Napanoch, Sundown,
Kingston, New Paltz, Poughkeepsie, Beacon, Arlington, Pawling,
Wingdale, Dover Plains, Millbrook, Stanfordville, Pine Plains,
Amenia, Caroga Lake, Glens Falls, West Glens Falls, Hudson Falls,
Fort Edward, Cambridge, Greenwich, Middle Falls, North Easton,
Stamford, Bennington, Woodford State Park, Pownal, Stratton,
Londonderry, Brattleboro, Guilford Center, West Brattleboro,
and Bellows Falls
402 AM EST Fri Jan 12 2018

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT INTO SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

The Flood Watch continues for

* East central New York, western Massachusetts, northwestern
  Connecticut and southern Vermont.

* Into Saturday afternoon

* A combination of moderate to heavy rainfall, snow melt and
  potential ice jams may cause flooding on rivers and streams. In
  addition, some flooding of urban and poor drainage areas is
  likely, especially where drains are clogged by debris.

* Rivers and streams could see locally fast and significant rises
  in the vicinity of any ice jams.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on
current forecasts.

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible
Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be
prepared to take action should flooding develop.

&&

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Author: Harlem Valley News