Weather Alert in New York
Special Weather Statement issued September 4 at 4:31AM EDT by NWS Albany NY
AREAS AFFECTED: Northern Saratoga; Northern Warren; Northern Washington; Western Schenectady; Eastern Schenectady; Southern Saratoga; Western Albany; Eastern Albany; Western Rensselaer; Eastern Rensselaer; Eastern Greene; Western Columbia; Eastern Columbia; Eastern Ulster; Western Dutchess; Eastern Dutchess; Southeast Warren; Southern Washington
DESCRIPTION: The combination of dry fuels, southerly winds gusting between 25 and 35 mph, and relative humidity values between 35 and 40 percent will contribute to an elevated risk for fire spread today. The risk of fire spread will be highest in the Upper Hudson Valley/Champlain and Hudson Valley Fire Danger Rating Areas. This includes Warren, Saratoga, Washington, Schenectady, Albany, Rensselaer, Columbia, Dutchess, eastern Greene and eastern Ulster Counties. Any fires that develop in these areas could spread rapidly and become difficult to contain. Residents are encouraged to exercise caution if handling any potential ignition sources, such as machinery, cigarettes, or matches. This product was issued in coordination the the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. For more information about wildfire danger and wildfire prevention, please visit their website at http://dec.ny.gov/environmental-protection/wildfires.
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Weather Topic: What are Altostratus Clouds?
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Altostratus clouds form at mid to high-level altitudes
(between 2 and 7 km) and are created by a warm, stable air mass which causes
water vapor
to condense as it rise through the atmosphere. Usually altostratus clouds are
featureless sheets characterized by a uniform color.
In some cases, wind punching through the cloud formation may give it a waved
appearance, called altostratus undulatus. Altostratus clouds
are commonly seen with other cloud formations accompanying them.
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Weather Topic: What are Cirrostratus Clouds?
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Next Topic: Cirrus Clouds
Cirrostratus clouds are high, thin clouds that form above
20,000 feet and are made mostly of ice crystals. They sometimes look like giant
feathers, horse tails, or curls of hair in the sky.
These clouds are pushed by the jet stream and can move at high speeds reaching
100 mph.
What do they indicate?
They indicate that a precipitation is likely within 24 hours.
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