Small Craft Advisory issued March 8 at 3:34AM EST until March 8 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Charleston SC
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. * WHERE...South Santee River to Edisto Beach out 20 NM. * WHEN...Until noon EST today. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Gale Warning issued March 8 at 3:33AM EST until March 9 at 7:00AM EDT by NWS Gray ME
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM, Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME out 25 NM and Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out 25 NM. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Air Quality Alert issued March 7 at 4:22PM EST by NWS Wilmington NC
The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services is continuing an Air Quality Alert for fine particulates for Horry County in South Carolina until further notice. An Air Quality Alert means that the fine particulate concentrations within the specified areas may approach or exceed unhealthy standards due to local wildfire smoke in the Myrtle Beach area. High pressure over the Southeast U.S. will continue to dominate the region into the weekend, minimizing smoke dispersion from numerous wildfires in the area. Stable conditions and little wind will enhance the noticeability of smoke, especially in the overnight and morning hours. SCDES recommends that
Special Weather Statement issued March 8 at 4:24AM EST by NWS Albany NY
The combination of west to northwest winds of 15 to 20 mph with gusts as high as 25 to 35 mph, relative humidity values dropping as low as 25 to 30 percent, and dry fuels will contribute to an elevated risk for fire spread today across portions of the Mid Hudson Valley, including eastern Ulster and all of Dutchess Counties. Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged. Be sure to properly extinguish or dispose of any potential ignition sources, including smoking materials such as cigarette butts. This forecast considered meteorological, fuel, and land conditions, and has been developed in coordination with the
Special Weather Statement issued March 8 at 3:34AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
A line of snow showers along a cold front will produce localized snow squall conditions with visibility below a half mile and wind gusts to 30 mph. This line will drop quickly southward through 445 AM, moving across Interstate 90 from Batavia to Syracuse. The heavy snow will last less than an hour in most locations, with snowfall rates of an inch per hour. Those traveling during the early morning hours should be prepared for rapidly deteriorating visibility as this weather moves through.
Special Weather Statement issued March 8 at 3:21AM EST by NWS Binghamton NY
A cold front moving southward will produce brief periods of moderate to heavy snowfall that will reduce visibilities down to a half mile or less at times. Up to an inch of snowfall is expected as this band moves through.
Flood Advisory issued March 7 at 4:08PM EST until March 8 at 8:00AM EST by NWS Albany NY
* WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam is expected. * WHERE...Along the Mohawk River between the Rexford Bridge and Vischer Ferry. * WHEN...Until 800 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying areas near the Mohawk River between the Rexford Bridge and Vischer Ferry. River or stream flows are elevated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 403 PM EST, River gauges along the Mohawk River show signs of an ice jam between the Rexford Bridge and Vischer Ferry with backwater rising. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly near the advisory area. - Some locations that will experience flooding
Special Weather Statement issued March 7 at 3:42PM EST by NWS Albany NY
The combination of west/northwest winds of 15 to 20 mph with gusts as high as 25 to 35 mph, relative humidity values dropping as low as 30 to 35 percent, and dry fuels will contribute to an elevated risk for fire spread tomorrow across portions of the Mid Hudson Valley, including eastern Ulster and all of Dutchess Counties. Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged. Be sure to properly extinguish or dispose of any potential ignition sources, including smoking materials such as cigarette butts.
Special Weather Statement issued March 8 at 3:13AM EST by NWS Upton NY
The combination of low relative humidity values near 30 percent and northwest winds gusting 30 to 35 mph will create an elevated risk for fire spread across the region today. Exercise caution handling any potential ignition sources, including machinery, cigarettes, and matches. Any fires that ignite will have the potential to spread quickly. This forecast considered meteorological, fuel, and land conditions, and has been developed in coordination with NY, NJ, and CT fire and land management officials.
Wind Advisory issued March 8 at 2:17AM EST until March 8 at 10:00PM EST by NWS Boston/Norton MA
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...The eastern slopes of the Berkshires in western Massachusetts. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 10 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and some power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...After very strong winds on Friday, tree limbs or branches may be in a weakened state and thus more susceptible to falling or breaking given the forecast wind gusts today.