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'Critical' Fire Risk Spikes: Red Flag Warning Issued For Capital Region, Hudson Valley
A Red Flag Warning has been issued for parts of the Capital Region and Hudson Valley, with officials warning that any fires could spread quickly due to dangerous weather conditions.
The National Weather Service in Albany said the warning for "critical fire weather conditions" is in effect from noon to 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 9, covering areas including Albany, Schenectady, Troy, Saratoga Springs, and parts of the Mid-Hudson Valley such as Poughkeepsie, Kingston, and Monticello.
Affected counties include Warren, Saratoga, Albany, Schenectady, Rensselaer, and Washington counties in th…
2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season Predictions Released: Elevated Risk For US Impacts
Experts have just released their predictions for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, and while the total number of storms is not expected to break records, the risk for significant US impacts is expected to remain elevated.
The season runs from Monday, June 1, through Monday, Nov. 30. AccuWeather is forecasting 11-16 named storms, four to seven hurricanes, and two to four major hurricanes of Category 3 or higher. Experts predict three to five of these storms will have direct impacts on the US, such as landfall, tropical-storm-force winds, or significant flooding.
The 2026 Atlantic hu…
Track, Timing For Widespread New Winter Storm Comes Into Focus: Snow, Ice To Disrupt Travel
A potent new winter storm is set to sweep across the Midwest and Northeast early next week, bringing widespread snow, ice, and rain to millions.
The storm, fueled by a fresh surge of Arctic air, is expected to begin Sunday night, March 1, and continue into Monday, March 2, according to AccuWeather.
The storm will develop as warm, moist air collides with a dome of Arctic air, creating a corridor of heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain. Snow is expected generally from Washington, DC, through Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and just south of New York.
A look at precipitation types for …
Historic Blizzard: This Northeast Locale Saw Most Snowfall With 37.9 Inches; See Highest Totals
A historic Nor’easter that swept through the region has left some jaw-dropping numbers in its wake, both in terms of snowfall totals and wind gusts.
The storm caused widespread disruptions, including road closures, power outages, and flight cancellations, but also delivered some record-breaking snow totals.
Snowfall Totals
The heaviest snow fell across parts of Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut.
Warwick, Rhode Island, reported the highest preliminary snowfall total of 37.9 inches, which could mark a new state record. Warwick is located in East-Central Rhode Island in…
Is All That Fog Just Rapidly Melting Snow? Why NY Is In A Haze
No, that’s not wildfire smoke this time. If you stepped outside Tuesday, Feb. 17, and wondered why the air looked hazy, the culprit is likely rapidly melting snow.
As temperatures rose across the region, melting snow added moisture to the lowest levels of the atmosphere, creating the perfect setup for dense fog.
A Dense Fog Advisory has been issued for large portions of New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut, with visibility expected to drop to one-quarter mile or less, forecasters said.
So why did it get so foggy so fast?
Rapidly melting snow boosts moisture near the ground, Cleveland.com…
State Of Emergency Declared In NY As Heavy Snow Targets Hudson Valley, Capital Region: Hochul
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has declared a State of Emergency as a major winter storm threatens to bring heavy snowfall, dangerous travel conditions, and possible power outages across much of New York — including the Hudson Valley, New York City, and Long Island.
The emergency declaration, announced on Friday afternoon, Dec. 26, covers more than 40 counties, including Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Ulster, Columbia, Greene, Albany, Nassau, Suffolk, Rensselaer, Saratoga, and Westchester counties, as forecasters warned of four to eight inches of snow across the Mid-Hudson region and …
Potential Monster In Making: Now A Hurricane, Melissa Is Heading North, Rapidly Intensifying
Hurricane Melissa has officially reached hurricane status, with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph as of Saturday, Oct. 25, according to the National Hurricane Center.
The storm is expected to undergo rapid intensification, potentially becoming a major hurricane by Sunday, Oct. 26.
Forecasters warn that Melissa could reach Category 5 strength as it approaches Jamaica early Tuesday, Oct. 28, bringing catastrophic impacts to the region.
Melissa is currently moving west-northwest at a strikingly slow 1 mph, giving it ample time to strengthen over the warm waters of the Western Atlantic.&…
