Station Name: Hempstead Lake Buoy at Lakeview, NY
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 7 feet

Nearest Address:
Lakeside Drive
Lakeview, NY 11552
Nassau County

GPS Coordinates: 40.67444444, -73.6461111

Nearby Water Temperatures

Special Weather Statement issued May 4 at 2:06PM EDT by NWS Upton NY

Effective: Mon May 4, 2026, 2:06 PM
Expires: Tue May 5, 2026, 8:00 PM

Through this evening, the combination of available fine fuels, northwest wind gusts between 25 and 35 mph, and relative humidity values between 20 and 30 percent will contribute to an elevated risk of fire spread for the Lower Hudson Valley, New York City and Long Island. Late Tuesday morning into early Tuesday evening, the combination of available fine fuels, southwest wind gusts between 25 and 30 mph, and relative humidity values between 25 and 35 percent will contribute to an elevated risk of fire spread for the Lower Hudson Valley and New York City. This forecast considers meteorological, fuel, and land conditions and has been developed in coordination with state fire and land management officials. 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.

Special Weather Statement issued May 4 at 8:29PM EDT by NWS Upton NY

Effective: Mon May 4, 2026, 8:29 PM
Expires: Tue May 5, 2026, 8:00 PM

Late Tuesday morning into early Tuesday evening, the combination of available fine fuels, southwest wind gusts between 25 and 30 mph, and relative humidity values between 25 and 35 percent will contribute to an elevated risk of fire spread for the Lower Hudson Valley and New York City. This forecast considers meteorological, fuel, and land conditions and has been developed in coordination with state fire and land management officials. 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.

Special Weather Statement issued May 4 at 2:06PM EDT by NWS Upton NY

Effective: Mon May 4, 2026, 2:06 PM
Expires: Tue May 5, 2026, 8:00 PM

The combination of available fine fuels, southwest wind gusts between 25 and 30 mph, and relative humidity values between 25 and 40 percent will contribute to an elevated risk of fire spread for southern Connecticut late Tuesday morning into early Tuesday evening. This forecast considers meteorological, fuel, and land conditions and has been developed in coordination with state fire and land management officials.

Special Weather Statement issued May 4 at 8:29PM EDT by NWS Upton NY

Effective: Mon May 4, 2026, 8:29 PM
Expires: Tue May 5, 2026, 8:00 PM

The combination of available fine fuels, southwest wind gusts between 25 and 30 mph, and relative humidity values between 25 and 40 percent will contribute to an elevated risk of fire spread for southern Connecticut late Tuesday morning into early Tuesday evening. This forecast considers meteorological, fuel, and land conditions and has been developed in coordination with state fire and land management officials.