Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
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FIRE WEATHER PLANNING FORECAST FOR EASTERN NEW YORK...SOUTHERN
VERMONT...WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS AND NORTHWEST CONNECTICUT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ALBANY NY
248 AM EDT Sat Sep 19 2026

.DISCUSSION...No fire weather concerns through the next week...Min
RH values today will reach 35-45%, but winds will be light.
Widespread soaking rain tomorrow should prevent any fire weather
concerns through at least the middle of the week, especially with
min RH values each afternoon remaining above 45%. Monday through
Wednesday look dry, with rain chances returning towards the end
of the week.

NYZ206-192030-
Southern Adirondacks-
Including the cities of Old Forge, Long Lake, Speculator, Piseco,
Northville, Caroga Lake, and Johnstown
248 AM EDT Sat Sep 19 2026

                      Today        Tonight      Sun

Cloud Cover           Pcldy        Pcldy        Mcldy
Precip Type           None         None         Showers
Chance Precip (%)     0            0            100
Chance of Thunder (%) 0            0            0
Temp (24H Trend)      63 (-4)      40 (+2)      54
RH % (24H Trend)      40 (-12)     100 (+6)     86
Wind 20ft/early(MPH)  Lgt/Var                   Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(MPH)   Lgt/Var      Lgt/Var      Lgt/Var
Precip Amount         0.00         0.00         0.65
Precip Duration                                 8
Precip Begin                                    6 AM
Precip End                                      6 PM
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)4310                      1610
Transport Wnd (mph)   S  5                      E 10
Vent Rate (kt-ft)     17240                     14490
ADI early             Very Poor    Very Poor    Very Poor
ADI late              Very Poor    Very Poor    Very Poor
Max LVORI early       7            4            9
Max LVORI late        2            6            9

Remarks...None.

$$

NYZ207-192030-
Upper Hudson Valley-
Including the cities of North Creek, Glens Falls,
Saratoga Springs, Clifton Park, Whitehall, and Cambridge
248 AM EDT Sat Sep 19 2026

                      Today        Tonight      Sun

Cloud Cover           Pcldy        Pcldy        Mcldy
Precip Type           None         None         Rain
Chance Precip (%)     0            0            100
Chance of Thunder (%) 0            0            0
Temp (24H Trend)      65 (-8)      42 (-5)      56
RH % (24H Trend)      42 (-9)      100 (+13)    85
Wind 20ft/early(MPH)  Lgt/Var                   SE  5 G18
Wind 20ft/late(MPH)   Lgt/Var      Lgt/Var      SE  5 G18
Precip Amount         0.00         0.00         0.64
Precip Duration                                 10
Precip Begin                                    6 AM
Precip End                                      Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)3560                      1960
Transport Wnd (mph)   NE  3                     S 12
Vent Rate (kt-ft)     10680                     19600
ADI early             Very Poor    Very Poor    Very Poor
ADI late              Very Poor    Very Poor    Very Poor
Max LVORI early       5            5            8
Max LVORI late        2            6            9

Remarks...None.

$$

NYZ208-192030-
Middle Hudson Valley-
Including the cities of Amsterdam, Schenectady, Albany, Troy,
Berlin, Berne, Cairo, Catskill, Chatham, Kingston, Poughkeepsie,
Dover Plains, Ellenville, and Monticello
248 AM EDT Sat Sep 19 2026

                      Today        Tonight      Sun

Cloud Cover           Pcldy        Pcldy        Mcldy
Precip Type           None         None         Rain
Chance Precip (%)     0            0            100
Chance of Thunder (%) 0            0            0
Temp (24H Trend)      68 (-7)      46 (-2)      62
RH % (24H Trend)      42 (-14)     100 (+14)    87
Wind 20ft/early(MPH)  Lgt/Var                   SE  6 G19
Wind 20ft/late(MPH)   Lgt/Var      Lgt/Var      SE  5 G19
Precip Amount         0.00         0.00         0.71
Precip Duration                                 12
Precip Begin                                    6 AM
Precip End                                      Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)4550                      1890
Transport Wnd (mph)   SE  5                     SE 15
Vent Rate (kt-ft)     18200                     24570
ADI early             Very Poor    Very Poor    Very Poor
ADI late              Very Poor    Very Poor    Very Poor
Max LVORI early       5            5            8
Max LVORI late        2            7            9

Remarks...None.

$$

NYZ209-192030-
Catskill-
Including the cities of Tannersville and Phoenicia
248 AM EDT Sat Sep 19 2026

                      Today        Tonight      Sun

Cloud Cover           Pcldy        Mcldy        Mcldy
Precip Type           None         Showers      Rain
Chance Precip (%)     0            50           100
Chance of Thunder (%) 0            0            0
Temp (24H Trend)      65 (-6)      43 (-2)      59
RH % (24H Trend)      44 (-13)     100 (+12)    92
Wind 20ft/early(MPH)  Lgt/Var                   SE  6 G21
Wind 20ft/late(MPH)   Lgt/Var      Lgt/Var      Lgt/Var
Precip Amount         0.00         0.04         0.89
Precip Duration                    1            12
Precip Begin                       1 AM         Continuing
Precip End                         Continuing   Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)4190                      1670
Transport Wnd (mph)   S  5                      S 16
Vent Rate (kt-ft)     16760                     23380
ADI early             Very Poor    Very Poor    1 Very Poor
ADI late              Very Poor    1 Very Poor  1 Very Poor
Max LVORI early       5            5            10
Max LVORI late        2            8            10

Remarks...None.

$$

VTZ036-192030-
Southern Taconics-
Including the cities of Bennington, Manchester Center, and Pownal
248 AM EDT Sat Sep 19 2026

                      Today        Tonight      Sun

Cloud Cover           Mclear       Pcldy        Mcldy
Precip Type           None         None         Rain
Chance Precip (%)     0            0            100
Chance of Thunder (%) 0            0            0
Temp (24H Trend)      64 (-6)      43 (-4)      54
RH % (24H Trend)      44 (-16)     100 (+12)    84
Wind 20ft/early(MPH)  Lgt/Var                   SE  5 G18
Wind 20ft/late(MPH)   Lgt/Var      Lgt/Var      Lgt/Var
Precip Amount         0.00         0.00         0.58
Precip Duration                                 8
Precip Begin                                    8 AM
Precip End                                      Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)3640                      1730
Transport Wnd (mph)   W  3                      SE 14
Vent Rate (kt-ft)     10920                     20760
ADI early             Very Poor    Very Poor    Very Poor
ADI late              Very Poor    Very Poor    Very Poor
Max LVORI early       6            6            7
Max LVORI late        2            6            8

Remarks...None.

$$

VTZ037-192030-
Southern Greens-
Including the cities of Londonderry, Stratton,
Woodford State Park, and Stamford
248 AM EDT Sat Sep 19 2026

                      Today        Tonight      Sun

Cloud Cover           Mclear       Pcldy        Mcldy
Precip Type           None         None         Rain
Chance Precip (%)     0            0            100
Chance of Thunder (%) 0            0            0
Temp (24H Trend)      63 (-5)      40 (-6)      52
RH % (24H Trend)      41 (-23)     100 (+12)    86
Wind 20ft/early(MPH)  Lgt/Var                   Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(MPH)   Lgt/Var      Lgt/Var      Lgt/Var
Precip Amount         0.00         0.00         0.58
Precip Duration                                 8
Precip Begin                                    8 AM
Precip End                                      Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)3870                      2000
Transport Wnd (mph)   W  3                      S 15
Vent Rate (kt-ft)     11610                     26000
ADI early             Very Poor    Very Poor    Very Poor
ADI late              Very Poor    Very Poor    Very Poor
Max LVORI early       5            5            9
Max LVORI late        2            8            9

Remarks...None.

$$

VTZ038-192030-
Lower Connecticut Valley South-
Including the cities of Bellows Falls, Brattleboro,
Guilford Center, and West Brattleboro
248 AM EDT Sat Sep 19 2026

                      Today        Tonight      Sun

Cloud Cover           Mclear       Pcldy        Mcldy
Precip Type           None         None         Rain
Chance Precip (%)     0            0            100
Chance of Thunder (%) 0            0            0
Temp (24H Trend)      65 (-7)      42 (-6)      54
RH % (24H Trend)      37 (-21)     100 (+15)    83
Wind 20ft/early(MPH)  Lgt/Var                   Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(MPH)   Lgt/Var      Lgt/Var      Lgt/Var
Precip Amount         0.00         0.00         0.47
Precip Duration                                 7
Precip Begin                                    8 AM
Precip End                                      Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)3790                      2130
Transport Wnd (mph)   NW  3                     S 14
Vent Rate (kt-ft)     11370                     25560
ADI early             Very Poor    Very Poor    Very Poor
ADI late              Very Poor    Very Poor    Very Poor
Max LVORI early       5            5            9
Max LVORI late        2            9            9

Remarks...None.

$$

MAZ001-192030-
Northern Berkshire-
Including the cities of Dalton, Hancock, Pittsfield, Florida,
and North Adams
248 AM EDT Sat Sep 19 2026

                      Today        Tonight      Sun

Cloud Cover           Pcldy        Pcldy        Mcldy
Precip Type           None         None         Rain
Chance Precip (%)     0            0            100
Chance of Thunder (%) 0            0            0
Temp (24H Trend)      64 (-6)      42 (-6)      55
RH % (24H Trend)      42 (-17)     100 (+7)     87
Wind 20ft/early(MPH)  Lgt/Var                   SE  7 G20
Wind 20ft/late(MPH)   Lgt/Var      Lgt/Var      SE  6 G20
Precip Amount         0.00         0.00         0.67
Precip Duration                                 8
Precip Begin                                    7 AM
Precip End                                      Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)3950                      1670
Transport Wnd (mph)   SW  3                     SE 15
Vent Rate (kt-ft)     11850                     21710
ADI early             Very Poor    Very Poor    Very Poor
ADI late              Very Poor    Very Poor    Very Poor
Max LVORI early       4            5            9
Max LVORI late        2            9            8

Remarks...None.

$$

MAZ025-192030-
Southern Berkshire-
Including the cities of Sandisfield, Great Barrington,
and South Egremont
248 AM EDT Sat Sep 19 2026

                      Today        Tonight      Sun

Cloud Cover           Pcldy        Pcldy        Mcldy
Precip Type           None         None         Rain
Chance Precip (%)     0            0            100
Chance of Thunder (%) 0            0            0
Temp (24H Trend)      66 (-6)      44 (-7)      58
RH % (24H Trend)      40 (-18)     100 (+10)    88
Wind 20ft/early(MPH)  Lgt/Var                   SE  5 G18
Wind 20ft/late(MPH)   Lgt/Var      Lgt/Var      SE  5 G18
Precip Amount         0.00         0.00         0.65
Precip Duration                                 8
Precip Begin                                    7 AM
Precip End                                      Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)4110                      1600
Transport Wnd (mph)   SW  3                     SE 15
Vent Rate (kt-ft)     12330                     20800
ADI early             Very Poor    Very Poor    Very Poor
ADI late              Very Poor    Very Poor    Very Poor
Max LVORI early       4            6            9
Max LVORI late        2            8            9

Remarks...None.

$$

CTZ001-192030-
Northern Litchfield-
Including the city of Torrington
248 AM EDT Sat Sep 19 2026

                      Today        Tonight      Sun

Cloud Cover           Pcldy        Pcldy        Mcldy
Precip Type           None         None         Rain
Chance Precip (%)     0            0            100
Chance of Thunder (%) 0            0            0
Temp (24H Trend)      67 (-8)      45 (-7)      60
RH % (24H Trend)      39 (-18)     100 (+13)    87
Wind 20ft/early(MPH)  Lgt/Var                   Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(MPH)   Lgt/Var      Lgt/Var      SE  5 G17
Precip Amount         0.00         0.00         0.63
Precip Duration                                 8
Precip Begin                                    7 AM
Precip End                                      Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)4280                      1590
Transport Wnd (mph)   SW  3                     SE 14
Vent Rate (kt-ft)     12840                     19080
ADI early             Very Poor    Very Poor    Very Poor
ADI late              Very Poor    Very Poor    Very Poor
Max LVORI early       4            6            8
Max LVORI late        2            9            9

Remarks...None.

$$

CTZ013-192030-
Southern Litchfield-
Including the cities of Oakville, Gaylordsville, New Milford,
Terryville, and Thomaston
248 AM EDT Sat Sep 19 2026

                      Today        Tonight      Sun

Cloud Cover           Pcldy        Pcldy        Mcldy
Precip Type           None         None         Rain
Chance Precip (%)     0            0            100
Chance of Thunder (%) 0            0            0
Temp (24H Trend)      66 (-10)     47 (-7)      62
RH % (24H Trend)      47 (-11)     100 (+15)    87
Wind 20ft/early(MPH)  NE  5                     Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(MPH)   Lgt/Var      Lgt/Var      SE  6
Precip Amount         0.00         0.00         0.53
Precip Duration                                 8
Precip Begin                                    8 AM
Precip End                                      Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)4230                      1730
Transport Wnd (mph)   SE  3                     SE 13
Vent Rate (kt-ft)     12690                     19030
ADI early             Very Poor    Very Poor    Very Poor
ADI late              Very Poor    Very Poor    Very Poor
Max LVORI early       4            7            9
Max LVORI late        2            9            10

Remarks...None.

$$

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Windy. Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog through the night. A
chance of showers. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the lower 60s.
North winds 25 to 30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows around 40. Highs in the upper 50s.
Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows around 40. Highs in the lower
60s. East winds 15 to 20 mph.
.THURSDAY...Breezy. Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows
around 40. Highs around 60. Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the lower
40s. Highs in the lower 60s. North winds 15 to 20 mph.

.OUTLOOK 8 TO 14 DAYS...
Temperatures above normal.  Precipitation below normal.

$$