Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued January 8 at 5:32PM EST by NWS Albany NY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 8, 2025 - 2:32pm
Expires:
January 8, 2025 - 7:15pm
Description:
Strong west to northwest winds may gust up to 40 to 50 mph across
portions of the Mohawk Valley, Capital Region and the northern and
central Taconics through 10 PM this evening. Winds of this
magnitude will blow around unsecured objects, and could down a
few tree limbs resulting in a few power outages.
In addition, these gusty winds may make driving difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles, so motorists are urged to
use extra caution through this evening.
Area Description:
Southern Herkimer; Southern Fulton; Montgomery; Western Schenectady; Eastern Schenectady; Southern Saratoga; Eastern Albany; Western Rensselaer; Eastern Rensselaer; Eastern Greene; Western Columbia; Eastern Columbia
Forcast Office:
NWS Albany NY