Special Weather Statement issued March 21 at 9:39AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Despite recent rainfall, relative humidity will drop as low as 25 to 35 percent this afternoon along with northwest winds gusting 20 to 30 mph. These dry and windy conditions will pose an elevated risk for wildfire spread this afternoon in parts of Central New York. Any fires that develop in dry grass or brush will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged, and a burn ban is in place. Residents are urged to exercise caution if handling any potential ignition sources, such as machinery, cigarettes, or matches. If dry grasses and tree litter ignite, the fire will likely
Special Weather Statement issued March 19 at 4:11AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Relative humidity will drop as low as 25 to 30 percent this afternoon, along with south-southeast winds gusting to 20 to 30 mph. These dry and breezy conditions will pose an elevated risk for wildfire spread this afternoon in parts of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Residents are urged to exercise caution if handling any potential ignition sources, such as machinery, cigarettes, or matches. If dry grasses and tree litter ignite, the fire will have the potential to spread rapidly. Be sure to heed any local and state burning regulations. For more information about wildfire danger and wildfire prevention, please visit the Pennsylvania
Red Flag Warning issued March 19 at 10:25AM EDT until March 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
The National Weather Service in Binghamton has issued a Red Flag Warning for low humidity and gusty winds, which is in effect until 8 PM EDT this evening. * Affected Area...Fire weather zone 210, the Leatherstocking zone. * Timing...From noon until 8 PM today. * Winds...South 14 to 22 mph with gusts of 25 to 35 mph expected. * Relative Humidity...As low as 22 to 28 percent. * Temperatures...68 to 74 degrees. * Lightning...None * Impacts...Any fires that develop in fine fuels will likely spread rapidly. There is a burn ban in place. Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged. * ADDITIONAL
Special Weather Statement issued March 19 at 3:57AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Relative humidity will drop as low as 25 to 30 percent this afternoon, along with south-southeast winds gusting to 20 to 30 mph, highest towards the Finger Lakes Region and the central Southern Tier. These dry and breezy conditions will pose an elevated risk for wildfire spread this afternoon in parts of Central New York. Residents are urged to exercise caution if handling any potential ignition sources, such as machinery, cigarettes, or matches. If dry grasses and tree litter ignite, the fire will have the potential to spread rapidly. The annual statewide burn ban is in effect until May 14.
Flood Warning issued March 17 at 5:28AM EDT until March 17 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues. * WHERE...A portion of central New York, including the following county, Oneida. * WHEN...Until noon EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from snow melt. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 525 AM EDT, Fish Creek was at 15.75 feet and continues to rise. Snowmelt will slow as temperatures fall later today. - Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Rome, Oneida, Lee, Vienna, Sylvan Beach, Blossvale, Taberg, Verona Beach, Glenmore and Verona Beach State Park. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Watch issued March 17 at 3:26AM EDT until March 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Heavy rain may fall on a deep primed snowpack leading to the melt increasing. Flows in rivers may increase quickly and reach critical levels. * WHAT...Flooding caused by yesterday's rain and snowmelt continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of central New York, including the following area, Oneida County. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Watch issued March 16 at 3:32AM EDT until March 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Heavy rain may fall on a deep primed snowpack leading to the melt increasing. Flows in rivers may increase quickly and reach critical levels. * WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of central New York, including the following area, Oneida County. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Highest concern is for creeks and streams that drain out from the Tug Hill region due
Wind Advisory issued March 16 at 3:25AM EDT until March 16 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Cortland, Madison, Onondaga, Schuyler, Seneca, Southern Cayuga, Southern Oneida, Steuben, Tompkins, and Yates Counties. * WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Flood Watch issued March 15 at 3:30AM EDT until March 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Heavy rain may fall on a deep primed snowpack leading to the melt increasing. Flows in rivers may increase quickly and reach critical levels. * WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt is likely. * WHERE...A portion of central New York, including the following areas, Northern Oneida and Southern Oneida. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff from a combination of rain and significant snowmelt may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - 0.75-1.25 inches of rain is expected
Wind Advisory issued March 15 at 3:27AM EDT until March 16 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Onondaga, Schuyler, Seneca, Southern Cayuga, Steuben, and Yates Counties. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.