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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Albany NY
318 AM EDT Sun May 3 2026

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Northern Saratoga-Northern Warren-Northern Washington-
Western Schenectady-Eastern Schenectady-Southern Saratoga-
Western Albany-Eastern Albany-Western Rensselaer-
Eastern Rensselaer-Western Greene-Eastern Greene-Western Columbia-
Eastern Columbia-Western Ulster-Eastern Ulster-Western Dutchess-
Eastern Dutchess-Southeast Warren-Southern Washington-
318 AM EDT Sun May 3 2026

...Elevated Risk for Fire Spread Today...

The combination of drying fine fuels, northwest wind gusts
between 20 and 30 mph, and relative humidity values between 25
and 35 percent will contribute to an elevated risk of fire spread
late this morning into this afternoon for the Mid-Hudson Valley,
eastern Catskills, Taconics, Greater Capital District, and Lake
George-Saratoga regions in eastern New York.

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.

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