Buffalo, New York
Regional Weather Alerts
| Alert: | Special Weather Statement |
| Area(s): | 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 |
| Effective: | 2026-04-10 @ 1:32 am |
| Onset: | 2026-04-10 @ 1:32 am -> 2026-04-10 @ 5:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Observed |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Albany NY on 2026-04-10 @ 1:32 am |
| Headline: | Special Weather Statement issued April 10 at 2:32AM EDT by NWS Albany NY |
| Description: |
The combination of dry fine fuels, southerly wind gusts between 25 and 35 mph, and minimum relative humidity values between 30 to 35 percent will contribute to an elevated risk for fire spread today for portions of the Catskills and Hudson Valley. The lowest relative humidity values and strongest winds will likely occur this afternoon. As a reminder, the annual statewide burn ban is 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 web site for more information on burn restrictions. |
| Alert: | Flood Warning |
| Area(s): | Tompkins, NY |
| Effective: | 2026-04-09 @ 11:31 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-04-09 @ 11:31 pm -> 2026-04-10 @ 11:45 am |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Observed |
| Urgency: | Immediate |
| Issued By: | NWS Binghamton NY on 2026-04-09 @ 11:31 pm |
| Headline: | Flood Warning issued April 10 at 12:31AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY |
| Description: |
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in New York... Cayuga Lake At Ithaca affecting Tompkins County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Cayuga Lake at Ithaca. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 384.0 feet, Water will affect some properties along the lake shore in the towns of Ulysses, Trumansburg and Lansing. No homes are flooded at this level. Parks near the lake may flood. Wind waves may cause unusual land erosion and damage docks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:00 AM EDT Friday the stage was 384.0 feet. - Forecast...The lake is expected to remain nearly steady above flood stage around 383.9 feet. - Flood stage is 383.5 feet. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood |