Special Weather Statement

Locations Affected

Albany, NY ∙ Schenectady, NY ∙ Troy, NY ∙ Lorenz Park, NY ∙ North East, NY ∙ Baldhead Mountain, NY ∙ Climax, NY ∙ Stuyvesant Falls, NY ∙ South Glens Falls, NY ∙ Pittstown, NY

Full Alert Message

Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Albany NY 431 AM EDT Thu Sep 4 2025 ...ELEVATED RISK OF FIRE SPREAD TODAY... The combination of dry fuels, southerly winds gusting between 25 and 35 mph, and relative humidity values between 35 and 40 percent will contribute to an elevated risk for fire spread today. The risk of fire spread will be highest in the Upper Hudson Valley/Champlain and Hudson Valley Fire Danger Rating Areas. This includes Warren, Saratoga, Washington, Schenectady, Albany, Rensselaer, Columbia, Dutchess, eastern Greene and eastern Ulster Counties. Any fires that develop in these areas could spread rapidly and become difficult to contain. Residents are encouraged to exercise caution if handling any potential ignition sources, such as machinery, cigarettes, or matches. This product was issued in coordination the the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. For more information about wildfire danger and wildfire prevention, please visit their website at http://dec.ny.gov/environmental-protection/wildfires.

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