Rensselaer County, NY
Alerts
There was an error loading the map. Please wait a moment and try refreshing the page.
Alerts are listed in order of start time and level of severity. Click on the alert title to read details for each alert.
In effect from Friday 10/30 2:43 AM EDT – Friday 10/30 6:00 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Albany NY
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.
Areas Impacted
- 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
Briefings
From the Forecaster
Bonfire Plans? Use Extra Caution!
Created by the NWS Albany WFO
Spooky Season is upon us! We know that may mean an increase in bonfire activity today. And while we aren't about to tell you not to cozy up fireside with your favorite people, we are going to tell you to use extra caution. The recent lack of rain, combined with low relative humidity and gusty winds, will increase the risk of fire spread today! So, make sure that you exercise extra caution when handling ANY potential ignition sources, not just your favorite fire starter.
Seven-day Weather Risk Overview
The graphic shows the daily risk summary for 7 days. Daily risk is based on highest risk factor for that day.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| risk level |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|