Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued May 5 at 1:42PM EDT until May 5 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Albany NY
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 5, 2026 - 10:42am
Expires:
May 5, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
* Affected Area...Portions of the Hudson Valley FDRA including the
following counties: eastern Montgomery, Schenectady, extreme
northeastern Schoharie, Albany, Rensselaer, eastern Greene,
Columbia, eastern Ulster, Dutchess, and much of Sullivan County.
* Timing...Until 7 PM this evening, with the lowest RH and
strongest wind gusts expected through the late afternoon.
* Winds...Southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* Relative Humidity...As low as 25-30 percent.
* Temperatures...Up to 83.
* Impacts...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Instruction:
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
Area Description:
Middle Hudson Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Albany NY
Sender: