Station Name: HUDSON RIVER AT ALBANY NY
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet

Nearest Address:
Quay St
Albany, NY 12207
Albany County

GPS Coordinates: 42.64788889, -73.7475

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Special Weather Statement issued May 4 at 3:57AM EDT by NWS Albany NY

Effective: Mon May 4, 2026, 3:57 AM
Expires: Mon May 4, 2026, 7:00 PM

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.

Red Flag Warning issued May 4 at 1:47PM EDT until May 5 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Albany NY

Effective: Mon May 4, 2026, 1:47 PM
Expires: Tue May 5, 2026, 8:00 AM

* 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...From noon to 7 PM Tuesday, with the lowest RH and strongest wind gusts during the mid to late afternoon. * Winds...Southwest at 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 to 40 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 25 to 30 percent. * Temperatures...In the upper 70s to low 80s. * Impacts...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

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.

Special Weather Statement issued May 4 at 3:57AM EDT by NWS Albany NY

Effective: Mon May 4, 2026, 3:57 AM
Expires: Mon May 4, 2026, 7:00 PM

..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.