Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Albany NY 1121 AM EST Wed Jan 30 2019 ...HIGH IMPACT SNOW SQUALLS THIS AFTERNOON INTO EARLY EVENING... High impact snow squalls are expected to move across the region this afternoon into early evening. The squalls will move through the western Adirondacks, Mohawk and Schoharie Valleys and eastern Catskills between Noon and 3 PM, the Hudson Valley including the Capital District, and the Taconics between 2 and 4 PM, and all of western New England between 4 and 6 PM. These snow squalls will cause brief heavy snow and strong winds, resulting in and near white-out conditions. While snow squalls will last less than 30 minutes in duration, they will have a significant impact on travel and affect the early part of the evening commute. Dangerous travel conditions are expected. Snow accumulations up to an inch will occur in a short amount of time. $$ JPV/IAA
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Albany NY 1142 AM EST Wed Jan 30 2019 CTZ001-013-NYZ038>040-048>054-059>061-064>066-082-VTZ015-311200- Northern Litchfield-Southern Litchfield-Southern Herkimer- Southern Fulton-Montgomery-Western Schenectady-Eastern Schenectady- Southern Saratoga-Western Albany-Eastern Albany-Western Rensselaer- Eastern Rensselaer-Eastern Greene-Western Columbia-Eastern Columbia- Eastern Ulster-Western Dutchess-Eastern Dutchess-Northern Fulton- Eastern Windham- 1142 AM EST Wed Jan 30 2019 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 PM EST THURSDAY... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Mohawk Valley, Capital District, mid Hudson Valley, Taconics, Litchfield Hills, and the Connecticut of southern Vermont. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Wind Advisory. Wind Chill Advisory. Also, snow squalls are expected this afternoon into the early evening. Expect near white out conditions in squalls with brief heavy snow and strong wind gusts up to 50 mph. Quick inch of snow accumulations are possible. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Wind Chill Advisory. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. $$
Wind Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albany NY 944 AM EST Wed Jan 30 2019 CTZ001-013-MAZ001-025-NYZ038>040-047>054-058>061-063>066-082- VTZ013>015-302300- /O.NEW.KALY.WI.Y.0002.190130T1900Z-190131T0300Z/ Northern Litchfield-Southern Litchfield-Northern Berkshire- Southern Berkshire-Southern Herkimer-Southern Fulton-Montgomery- 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- 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, Ilion, Herkimer, Little Falls, Mohawk, Frankfort, Dolgeville, Gloversville, Johnstown, Amsterdam, 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, Stamford, Bennington, Woodford State Park, Pownal, Stratton, Londonderry, Brattleboro, Guilford Center, West Brattleboro, and Bellows Falls 944 AM EST Wed Jan 30 2019 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... The National Weather Service in Albany has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 2 PM this afternoon to 10 PM EST this evening. * Winds...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * Timing...This afternoon into this evening. * Impacts...Strong winds may bring down large tree limbs and a few trees as well. Isolated power outages are possible. * Location...Mohawk and Schoharie Valleys, Capital District, eastern Catskills, mid Hudson Valley, Taconics, Berkshires, Litchfield Hills, and southern Vermont. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 31 to 39 mph are expected, with gusts between 46 to 57 mph. Winds this strong are capable of downing small tree limbs and branches, possibly causing isolated power outages. Driving can also be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$
Wind Chill Advisory
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albany NY 339 AM EST Wed Jan 30 2019 CTZ001-013-NYZ038>043-048>054-059>061-064>066-082>084-VTZ015- 302100- /O.CON.KALY.WC.Y.0003.190130T2200Z-190131T1800Z/ Northern Litchfield-Southern Litchfield-Southern Herkimer- Southern Fulton-Montgomery-Northern Saratoga-Northern Warren- Northern Washington-Western Schenectady-Eastern Schenectady- Southern Saratoga-Western Albany-Eastern Albany- Western Rensselaer-Eastern Rensselaer-Eastern Greene- Western Columbia-Eastern Columbia-Eastern Ulster-Western Dutchess- Eastern Dutchess-Northern Fulton-Southeast Warren- Southern Washington-Eastern Windham- Including the cities of Torrington, Oakville, Gaylordsville, New Milford, Terryville, Thomaston, 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, 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, Catskill, Coxsackie, Athens, Cairo, Jefferson Heights, Hudson, New Lebanon, 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, Brattleboro, Guilford Center, West Brattleboro, and Bellows Falls 339 AM EST Wed Jan 30 2019 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 PM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 15 to 25 below zero expected. * WHERE...Southern Herkimer county, Mohawk Valley, Lake George Saratoga Region, Greater Capital District, Mid-Hudson Valley, and Taconics of New York, eastern Windham county in southern Vermont. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 1 PM EST Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. && $$
