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.
Flood Watch issued March 14 at 3:53AM 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 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... - Periods of rain may produce 1.0 to 1.5 inches of rain Sunday through Sunday
Special Weather Statement issued March 11 at 4:12AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
A combination of dry and windy conditions will create an elevated risk of wildfire spread across Northeastern Pennsylvania today. Minimum relative humidity will drop to between 25 to 35 percent and strong southwesterly wind gusts between 20 to 30 mph are also expected this afternoon. 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. For more information about wildfire danger and wildfire prevention, please visit the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources website at
Special Weather Statement issued March 10 at 4:12PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
A combination of dry and windy conditions will create an elevated risk of wildfire spread across portions of the Finger Lakes, Southern Tier and in Sullivan County, NY where the snow pack has fully melted. Minimum relative humidity will dip into the 30s percent range and wind gusts between 15 to 25 mph are also expected Tuesday afternoon. 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. For more information about wildfire danger and wildfire