Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
Issued by NWS Albany, NY
Issued by NWS Albany, NY
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FNUS51 KALY 170956
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FIRE WEATHER PLANNING FORECAST FOR EASTERN NEW YORK...SOUTHERN
VERMONT...WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS AND NORTHWEST CONNECTICUT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ALBANY NY
556 AM EDT Sat May 17 2025
.DISCUSSION...
Scattered rain showers and thunderstorms late this
morning through the early evening hours. Thunderstorms could
become strong to severe (15-29%) today with the primary hazards
being damaging wind gusts and hail. Lingering showers for
Sunday into Monday morning with drier conditions in store
through Tuesday. Unsettled weather returns for midweek.
NYZ206-172015-
Southern Adirondacks-
Including the cities of Old Forge, Long Lake, Speculator, Piseco,
Northville, Caroga Lake, and Johnstown
556 AM EDT Sat May 17 2025
Today Tonight Sun
CLOUD COVER Mcldy Mcldy Mcldy
PRECIP TYPE Tstms Tstms Showers
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 80 90 90
TEMP (24H TREND) 73 (-5) 46 (-11) 56
RH % (24H TREND) 65 (+8) 100 (+1) 76
20FTWND-AM(MPH) Lgt/Var W 6 G25
20FTWND-PM(MPH) SW 6 G18 W 6 G18 W 8 G25
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.63 0.17 0.22
PRECIP DURATION 8 4 12
PRECIP BEGIN 6 AM Continuing Continuing
PRECIP END Continuing Continuing Continuing
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL) 5620 3380
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) SW 18 W 18
VENT RATE (KT-FT) 89920 54080
ADI early 42 Gen Good 18 Gen Poor 34 Fair
ADI late 63 Good 10 Poor 40 Fair
Max LVORI early 6 5 5
Max LVORI late 3 6 4
Remarks...None.
$$
NYZ207-172015-
Upper Hudson Valley-
Including the cities of North Creek, Glens Falls,
Saratoga Springs, Clifton Park, Whitehall, and Cambridge
556 AM EDT Sat May 17 2025
Today Tonight Sun
CLOUD COVER Mcldy Pcldy Mcldy
PRECIP TYPE Tstms Tstms Showers
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 80 80 80
TEMP (24H TREND) 78 (-2) 48 (-12) 63
RH % (24H TREND) 62 (+6) 97 (-3) 68
20FTWND-AM(MPH) S 5 G19 SW 8 G26
20FTWND-PM(MPH) SW 8 G19 W 7 G20 W 10 G26
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.37 0.13 0.12
PRECIP DURATION 6 3 10
PRECIP BEGIN 7 AM Continuing Continuing
PRECIP END Continuing Continuing Continuing
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL) 4540 4110
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) S 17 W 17
VENT RATE (KT-FT) 68100 61650
ADI early 34 Fair 16 Gen Poor 50 Gen Good
ADI late 63 Good 8 Poor 50 Gen Good
Max LVORI early 7 4 5
Max LVORI late 3 6 3
Remarks...None.
$$
NYZ208-172015-
Middle Hudson Valley-
Including the cities of Amsterdam, Schenectady, Albany, Troy,
Berlin, Berne, Cairo, Catskill, Chatham, Kingston, Poughkeepsie,
Dover Plains, Ellenville, and Monticello
556 AM EDT Sat May 17 2025
Today Tonight Sun
CLOUD COVER Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
PRECIP TYPE Tstms Tstms Showers
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 60 70 50
TEMP (24H TREND) 80 (+2) 49 (-14) 67
RH % (24H TREND) 53 (-14) 91 (-8) 59
20FTWND-AM(MPH) S 5 G19 W 7 G27
20FTWND-PM(MPH) SW 8 G19 W 6 G18 W 10 G27
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.12 0.10 0.05
PRECIP DURATION 3 3 2
PRECIP BEGIN 8 AM Continuing 8 AM
PRECIP END Continuing 11 PM Continuing
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL) 5840 4830
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) SW 20 W 20
VENT RATE (KT-FT) 99280 82110
ADI early 46 Gen Good 12 Poor 66 Good
ADI late 90 Good 6 Very Poor 63 Good
Max LVORI early 7 4 4
Max LVORI late 2 5 2
Remarks...None.
$$
NYZ209-172015-
Catskill-
Including the cities of Tannersville and Phoenicia
556 AM EDT Sat May 17 2025
Today Tonight Sun
CLOUD COVER Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
PRECIP TYPE Tstms Tstms Showers
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 60 80 50
TEMP (24H TREND) 78 (+4) 46 (-14) 62
RH % (24H TREND) 53 (-12) 94 (-5) 65
20FTWND-AM(MPH) SW 5 G21 W 8 G27
20FTWND-PM(MPH) SW 7 G21 W 6 G20 W 9 G27
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.12 0.05 0.04
PRECIP DURATION 2 2 4
PRECIP BEGIN 8 AM Continuing 8 AM
PRECIP END Continuing 11 PM Continuing
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL) 5850 4270
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) SW 22 W 21
VENT RATE (KT-FT) 111150 76860
ADI early 51 Gen Good 15 Gen Poor 54 Gen Good
ADI late 101 Very Good10 Poor 61 Good
Max LVORI early 6 4 4
Max LVORI late 2 5 3
Remarks...None.
$$
VTZ036-172015-
Southern Taconics-
Including the cities of Bennington, Manchester Center, and Pownal
556 AM EDT Sat May 17 2025
Today Tonight Sun
CLOUD COVER Pcldy Pcldy Mcldy
PRECIP TYPE Tstms Tstms Showers
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 80 80 80
TEMP (24H TREND) 78 (0) 48 (-14) 61
RH % (24H TREND) 60 (+3) 97 (-2) 72
20FTWND-AM(MPH) S 5 G19 SW 7 G23
20FTWND-PM(MPH) SW 7 G19 W 6 G19 W 9 G23
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.35 0.25 0.28
PRECIP DURATION 5 4 9
PRECIP BEGIN 7 AM Continuing 6 AM
PRECIP END Continuing 1 AM Continuing
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL) 4560 3560
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) S 16 W 18
VENT RATE (KT-FT) 63840 56960
ADI early 41 Gen Good 12 Poor 47 Gen Good
ADI late 64 Good 9 Poor 54 Gen Good
Max LVORI early 6 5 5
Max LVORI late 3 6 4
Remarks...None.
$$
VTZ037-172015-
Southern Greens-
Including the cities of Londonderry, Stratton,
Woodford State Park, and Stamford
556 AM EDT Sat May 17 2025
Today Tonight Sun
CLOUD COVER Mcldy Pcldy Pcldy
PRECIP TYPE Tstms Tstms Showers
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 70 70 80
TEMP (24H TREND) 73 (-3) 47 (-13) 59
RH % (24H TREND) 68 (+6) 97 (-3) 74
20FTWND-AM(MPH) Lgt/Var W 5 G23
20FTWND-PM(MPH) SW 5 G19 Lgt/Var W 6 G23
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.21 0.21 0.21
PRECIP DURATION 4 4 9
PRECIP BEGIN 7 AM Continuing 6 AM
PRECIP END Continuing 1 AM Continuing
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL) 4170 4380
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) S 16 W 20
VENT RATE (KT-FT) 58380 74460
ADI early 29 Fair 10 Poor 55 Gen Good
ADI late 53 Gen Good 10 Poor 63 Good
Max LVORI early 7 5 4
Max LVORI late 3 5 4
Remarks...None.
$$
VTZ038-172015-
Lower Connecticut Valley South-
Including the cities of Bellows Falls, Brattleboro,
Guilford Center, and West Brattleboro
556 AM EDT Sat May 17 2025
Today Tonight Sun
CLOUD COVER Mcldy Pcldy Pcldy
PRECIP TYPE Tstms Tstms Showers
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 70 70 70
TEMP (24H TREND) 76 (-5) 51 (-10) 64
RH % (24H TREND) 69 (+12) 91 (-9) 62
20FTWND-AM(MPH) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
20FTWND-PM(MPH) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var W 5 G20
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.17 0.14 0.06
PRECIP DURATION 4 4 8
PRECIP BEGIN 7 AM Continuing 6 AM
PRECIP END Continuing 1 AM Continuing
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL) 3340 4820
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) S 16 W 20
VENT RATE (KT-FT) 46760 81940
ADI early 24 Fair 6 Very Poor 89 Good
ADI late 48 Gen Good 6 Very Poor 73 Good
Max LVORI early 8 6 4
Max LVORI late 4 5 2
Remarks...None.
$$
MAZ001-172015-
Northern Berkshire-
Including the cities of Dalton, Hancock, Pittsfield, Florida,
and North Adams
556 AM EDT Sat May 17 2025
Today Tonight Sun
CLOUD COVER Pcldy Pcldy Mcldy
PRECIP TYPE Tstms Tstms Showers
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 70 70 60
TEMP (24H TREND) 78 (+1) 48 (-13) 60
RH % (24H TREND) 58 (0) 90 (-8) 67
20FTWND-AM(MPH) S 6 G20 W 9 G26
20FTWND-PM(MPH) SW 9 G20 W 8 G20 W 11 G26
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.19 0.23 0.17
PRECIP DURATION 3 3 4
PRECIP BEGIN 9 AM Continuing 8 AM
PRECIP END Continuing 12 AM Continuing
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL) 4300 3730
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) SW 18 W 21
VENT RATE (KT-FT) 68800 67140
ADI early 38 Fair 16 Gen Poor 48 Gen Good
ADI late 68 Good 11 Poor 51 Gen Good
Max LVORI early 6 4 4
Max LVORI late 3 4 3
Remarks...None.
$$
MAZ025-172015-
Southern Berkshire-
Including the cities of Sandisfield, Great Barrington,
and South Egremont
556 AM EDT Sat May 17 2025
Today Tonight Sun
CLOUD COVER Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
PRECIP TYPE Tstms Tstms Showers
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 60 70 40
TEMP (24H TREND) 79 (+3) 49 (-12) 65
RH % (24H TREND) 62 (-3) 93 (-7) 64
20FTWND-AM(MPH) S 5 G20 W 7 G26
20FTWND-PM(MPH) SW 8 G20 W 6 G18 W 10 G26
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.08 0.21 0.09
PRECIP DURATION 2 2 1
PRECIP BEGIN 9 AM Continuing 8 AM
PRECIP END Continuing 11 PM Continuing
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL) 4490 4220
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) SW 20 W 20
VENT RATE (KT-FT) 76330 71740
ADI early 41 Gen Good 18 Gen Poor 61 Good
ADI late 91 Good 9 Poor 61 Good
Max LVORI early 7 4 4
Max LVORI late 3 6 2
Remarks...None.
$$
CTZ001-172015-
Northern Litchfield-
Including the city of Torrington
556 AM EDT Sat May 17 2025
Today Tonight Sun
CLOUD COVER Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
PRECIP TYPE Tstms Tstms Showers
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 60 60 30
TEMP (24H TREND) 79 (+2) 51 (-10) 66
RH % (24H TREND) 64 (-6) 90 (-10) 60
20FTWND-AM(MPH) Lgt/Var W 7 G24
20FTWND-PM(MPH) SW 7 G19 W 5 G17 W 10 G24
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.09 0.20 0.01
PRECIP DURATION 2 2 1
PRECIP BEGIN 9 AM Continuing 8 AM
PRECIP END Continuing 11 PM Continuing
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL) 4580 4630
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) SW 20 W 22
VENT RATE (KT-FT) 77860 87970
ADI early 37 Fair 13 Gen Poor 77 Good
ADI late 87 Good 9 Poor 79 Good
Max LVORI early 7 4 4
Max LVORI late 3 5 1
Remarks...None.
$$
CTZ013-172015-
Southern Litchfield-
Including the cities of Oakville, Gaylordsville, New Milford,
Terryville, and Thomaston
556 AM EDT Sat May 17 2025
Today Tonight Sun
CLOUD COVER Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
PRECIP TYPE Tstms Tstms Showers
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 50 60 30
TEMP (24H TREND) 80 (+3) 52 (-8) 69
RH % (24H TREND) 64 (-8) 88 (-12) 58
20FTWND-AM(MPH) Lgt/Var W 8 G24
20FTWND-PM(MPH) SW 8 G18 SW 6 W 11 G24
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.11 0.15 0.00
PRECIP DURATION 2 2 1
PRECIP BEGIN 9 AM Continuing 8 AM
PRECIP END Continuing 11 PM Continuing
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL) 4800 5140
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) SW 20 W 22
VENT RATE (KT-FT) 81600 97660
ADI early 34 Fair 13 Gen Poor 95 Good
ADI late 92 Good 8 Poor 75 Good
Max LVORI early 7 4 4
Max LVORI late 3 5 1
Remarks...None.
$$
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Windy. Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the
mid 40s. Highs in the upper 50s. Northwest winds 25 to 30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Breezy. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 50s. North
winds 20 to 25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Lows in the
lower 40s. Highs in the mid 50s. East winds 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with rain likely. Lows in the lower
40s. Highs in the lower 50s. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with rain likely. Lows in the lower 40s.
Highs in the mid 50s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
.OUTLOOK 8 TO 14 DAYS...
Temperatures below normal. Precipitation near normal.
$$