Station Name: MOHAWK RIVER AT AMSTERDAM NY
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 253 feet

Nearest Address:
1 Front St
Amsterdam, NY 12010
Montgomery County

GPS Coordinates: 42.934, -74.1918611

Nearby Water Temperatures

Red Flag Warning issued April 9 at 2:07AM EDT until April 9 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Albany NY

Effective: Thu April 9, 2026, 2:07 AM
Expires: Thu April 9, 2026, 6:00 PM

* Affected Area...Portions of the Upper Hudson Valley/Champlain FDRA including Warren, Saratoga, and Washington Counties, as well as portions of the Hudson Valley FDRA including eastern Montgomery, Schenectady, Albany, Rensselaer, eastern Greene, Columbia, eastern Ulster, Dutchess, and Sullivan Counties. * Timing...From noon to 6 PM today, with the lowest relative humidity values and highest wind gusts expected during the afternoon. * Winds...South 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 20 to 30 percent. * Temperatures...In the upper 50s. * 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 April 9 at 2:10AM EDT by NWS Albany NY

Effective: Thu April 9, 2026, 2:10 AM
Expires: Thu April 9, 2026, 6:00 PM

The combination of dry fine fuels, southerly wind gusts up to 15 to 25 mph, and relative humidity values as low as 20 to 35 percent will contribute to an elevated risk for fire spread today for portions of the Catskills and Mohawk Valley, with the lowest relative humidity and strongest winds occurring 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.