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Special Weather Statement

National Weather Service Albany NY

357 AM EDT Mon May 4 2026



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Western Schenectady-Eastern Schenectady-Western Albany-

Eastern Albany-Western Rensselaer-Eastern Rensselaer-

Western Greene-Eastern Greene-Western Columbia-Eastern Columbia-

Western Ulster-Eastern Ulster-Western Dutchess-Eastern Dutchess-

357 AM EDT Mon May 4 2026



...ELEVATED RISK FOR FIRE SPREAD TODAY...



The combination of drying fine fuels, southwest wind gusts 

as high as 25 to 35 mph, and relative humidity values as low as 

35 percent will lead to an elevated risk of fire spread today for

the Mid-Hudson Valley, eastern Catskills, Taconics, and Greater 

Capital District, mainly during the afternoon hours.



As a reminder, the annual statewide burn ban remains in effect 

until May 14. No burn permits are issued. Use extra caution if 

handling any potential ignition sources such as machinery or 

matches and ensure to properly extinguish or dispose of cigarette 

butts. Please refer to the New York State Department of 

Environmental Conservation website for more information on burn 

restrictions. 



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Northern Litchfield-Southern Litchfield-Northern Berkshire-

Southern Berkshire-

357 AM EDT Mon May 4 2026



..ELEVATED FIRE WEATHER POTENTIAL TODAY IN BERKSHIRE AND 

LITCHFIELD COUNTIES...



The combination of southwest winds gusting to 25 to 35 mph, 

relative humidity values as low as 35 to 40 percent, and a lack 

of significant rainfall over the past few days will lead to an 

elevated fire weather potential today.



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