Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Albany, NY
Issued by NWS Albany, NY
430 WWUS81 KALY 300643 SPSALY Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Albany NY 243 AM EDT Fri Oct 30 2026 CTZ001-013-302200- Northern Litchfield-Southern Litchfield- 243 AM EDT Fri Oct 30 2026 ...ELEVATED RISK OF FIRE SPREAD TODAY... The combination of dry fuels, gusty northwest winds between 25 and 35 mph, and minimum relative humidity values as low as 45 percent will contribute to an elevated risk of fire spread today across northwest Connecticut. The lowest relative humidity and strongest winds are expected this afternoon. Use extra caution if handling any potential ignition sources such as machinery or matches, and ensure to properly extinguish or dispose of cigarette butts. $$ MAZ001-025-302200- Northern Berkshire-Southern Berkshire- 243 AM EDT Fri Oct 30 2026 ...ELEVATED RISK OF FIRE SPREAD TODAY... The combination of dry fuels, gusty northwest winds between 25 and 35 mph, and minimum relative humidity values as low as 50 percent will contribute to an elevated risk of fire spread today across western Massachusetts. The lowest relative humidity and strongest winds are expected this afternoon. Use extra caution if handling any potential ignition sources such as machinery or matches, and ensure to properly extinguish or dispose of cigarette butts. $$ NYZ041>043-048>054-058>061-063>066-083-084-302200- Northern Saratoga-Northern Warren-Northern Washington- 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-Southeast Warren-Southern Washington- 243 AM EDT Fri Oct 30 2026 ...ELEVATED RISK OF FIRE SPREAD TODAY... The combination of dry fuels, gusty northwest winds between 25 and 35 mph, and minimum relative humidity values as low as 40 to 50 percent will contribute to an elevated risk of fire spread within much of the Hudson Valley, including Warren, Washington, Saratoga, Schenectady, Albany, Rensselaer, Greene, Columbia, Ulster, and Dutchess counties. The lowest relative humidity and strongest winds are expected this afternoon. Use extra caution if handling any potential ignition sources such as machinery or matches, and ensure to properly extinguish or dispose of cigarette butts. $$