Special Weather Statement issued April 17 at 4:07AM EDT by NWS Albany NY
The combination of westerly winds gusting up to 25 mph, minimum relative humidity values of 20-30%, and drying fine fuels will lead to an elevated risk of fire spread today. The risk will be highest across the Capital Region, the Lake George and Saratoga region, as well as the mid Hudson Valley, Taconics and eastern Catskills. Any fires that develop in these areas could spread rapidly. Residents are encouraged to exercise caution if handling any potential ignition sources, such as machinery, cigarettes, or matches. As a reminder, the annual statewide burn ban is in effect until May 14. No burn
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 8:06PM EDT by NWS Albany NY
West to northwest winds gusting up to 25 mph combined with relative humidities falling to below 30 percent in the afternoon will contribute to an elevated risk of fire spread Thursday. The risk will be highest across the middle and upper Hudson Valley and Catskills regions which include the Capital Region, the Lake George and Saratoga region, as well as the mid Hudson Valley, Taconics and southeast Catskills. The annual statewide burn ban is in effect until May 14. No burn permits are issued.
Special Weather Statement issued April 17 at 5:16PM CDT by NWS Hastings NE
At 516 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Osceola, or 21 miles southwest of Columbus, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Osceola around 520 PM CDT. Shelby around 535 PM CDT.
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 17 at 1:34PM MDT until April 18 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Locally higher amounts possible along the Pine Ridge. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Dawes County and Northern Sioux County. * WHEN...Until noon MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes.
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 17 at 1:11PM MDT until April 18 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS North Platte NE
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 3 inches. Locally higher amounts in the Pine Ridge. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph. * WHERE...Sheridan County. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to noon MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will develop mid evening across the northeastern Nebraska Panhandle and will begin to accumulate during the overnight hours. By mid morning Friday, snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are expected. Locally higher amounts are possible in the Pine Ridge of northern Sheridan County.
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 17 at 2:07PM MDT until April 18 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 3 inches, with up to 5 inches in the higher terrain. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 17 at 1:17PM MDT until April 18 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Billings MT
* WHAT...Snow occurring. Additional snow accumulations up to an inch with 2 inches in the higher hills. * WHERE...Southern Rosebud. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will be slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Most additional snow will accumulate on grassy surfaces.
Special Weather Statement issued April 17 at 5:19PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
At 519 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from near Warsaw to over Minnesota Lake, or extending from 9 miles southwest of Faribault to 24 miles northwest of Albert Lea, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Owatonna, Waseca, Wells, Medford, New Richland, Minnesota Lake, Hartland, Freeborn, Waldorf, Easton, Otisco, Lemond, Clinton Falls, Hope, Deerfield, Matawan and Owatonna Airport.
Special Weather Statement issued April 17 at 3:30PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
At 329 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 11 miles north of Paragonah to Beaver Dam. Movement was southeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Above 6000 feet elevation, moderate snow may lead to winter driving conditions. Locations impacted include... Minersville, Parowan, Modena, Adamsville, Newcastle, Summit, Enoch, Paragonah, Enterprise, Beaver, Lund, Beaver Dam, and Cedar City. This includes the following highways... Interstate 15 between mile markers 61 and 115. Utah Route 18 between mile markers 33
Special Weather Statement issued April 17 at 4:30PM CDT by NWS Hastings NE
At 429 PM CDT, the public reported a strong thunderstorm near Alda, or 10 miles southwest of Grand Island, moving northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail. SOURCE...Public. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Alda around 435 PM CDT. Grand Island around 440 PM CDT. This includes Interstate 80 between mile markers 300 and 327.