Station Name: ELK BUSHKILL AT BURNHAN HOLLOW RD AT OLIVEREA NY
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,585 feet

Nearest Address:
43 Burnham Hollow Rd
Oliverea, NY 12410
Ulster County

GPS Coordinates: 42.0545, -74.4629444

Nearby Water Temperatures

Special Weather Statement issued May 4 at 7:30PM EDT by NWS Albany NY

Effective: Mon May 4, 2026, 7:30 PM
Expires: Tue May 5, 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 30 percent will lead to an elevated risk of fire spread on Tuesday for eastern Catskills, 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.

Red Flag Warning issued May 5 at 2:26AM EDT until May 5 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Albany NY

Effective: Tue May 5, 2026, 2:26 AM
Expires: Tue May 5, 2026, 7:00 PM

* 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 today, with the lowest RH and strongest wind gusts during the mid to late afternoon. * Winds...South to southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. An isolated 40 mph wind gust cannot be ruled out. * Relative Humidity...As low as 30 percent. * Temperatures...Upper 70s to lower 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 5 at 2:30AM EDT by NWS Albany NY

Effective: Tue May 5, 2026, 2:30 AM
Expires: Tue May 5, 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 to 40 percent will lead to an elevated risk of fire spread this afternoon for the eastern Catskills. 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 5 at 5:03AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Effective: Tue May 5, 2026, 5:03 AM
Expires: Tue May 5, 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 30 to 40 percent will lead to an elevated risk of fire spread today across Delaware and Sullivan Counties, 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.