April 2019 - Weather.berkshire - mailman.dca2.superb.net

NWS Albany - Heavy Rainfall & Possible Flooding Through This Weekend - Saturday, April 20, 2019 525 AM
by ALB Stormreport - NOAA Service Account 20 Apr '19

20 Apr '19

**** The information in this email pertains to the following areas only:**** *- In Connecticut: Litchfield County* *- In Massachusetts: Berkshire County* *- In Vermont: Bennington & Windham Counties* *- In New York: Albany, Columbia, Dutchess, Fulton, Hamilton, Herkimer, Montgomery, Greene, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Ulster, Warren and Washington Counties* Dear Emergency Managers and other partners, Flood and Flash Flood Watches remain in effect, except for the Schoharie Valley, Capital District, and Helderbergs where they have been cancelled. River levels continue to rise with river flooding possible through Sunday, mainly in the southern Adirondacks, Mohawk Valley, and Lake George Saratoga region. In addition, urban, small stream, and poor drainage flooding is possible within the watch areas, and isolated flash flooding cannot be ruled out through this afternoon. Rainfall will diminish later this afternoon into the evening. Please see attached briefing for further details. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us via: 1. Email: alb.stormreport(a)noaa.gov 2. NWSChat at https://nwschat.weather.gov/live/ 3. Social Media: Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/NWSAlbany> and Twitter <https://twitter.com/NWSAlbany> 4. Telephone: (518) 435-9575 <518-435-9575> Sincerely, NWS Albany www.weather.gov/albany

1 0

NWS Albany - Heavy Rainfall & Possible Flooding Tonight through This Weekend - Friday, April 19, 2019 445 PM
by ALB Stormreport - NOAA Service Account 19 Apr '19

19 Apr '19

**** The information in this email pertains to the following areas only:**** *- In Connecticut: Litchfield County* *- In Massachusetts: Berkshire County* *- In Vermont: Bennington & Windham Counties* *- In New York: Albany, Columbia, Dutchess, Fulton, Hamilton, Herkimer, Montgomery, Greene, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Ulster, Warren and Washington Counties* Dear Emergency Managers and other partners, No changes to current flood watches across the region. Flood Watch & Flash Flood Watch continue for all of eastern New York and western New England for tonight into the weekend. The combination of melting snow in the Adirondacks & southern Green Mountains, heavy rainfall and already saturated soils will lead to a risk for river flooding and possible flash flooding beginning tonight. Please see attached briefing for further details. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us via: 1. Email: alb.stormreport(a)noaa.gov 2. NWSChat at https://nwschat.weather.gov/live/ 3. Social Media: Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/NWSAlbany> and Twitter <https://twitter.com/NWSAlbany> 4. Telephone: (518) 435-9575 <518-435-9575> Sincerely, NWS Albany www.weather.gov/albany

1 0

NWS Albany - Heavy Rainfall & Possible Flooding Tonight through This Weekend - Friday, April 19, 2019 530 AM
by ALB Stormreport - NOAA Service Account 19 Apr '19

19 Apr '19

**** The information in this email pertains to the following areas only:**** *- In Connecticut: Litchfield County* *- In Massachusetts: Berkshire County* *- In Vermont: Bennington & Windham Counties* *- In New York: Albany, Columbia, Dutchess, Fulton, Hamilton, Herkimer, Montgomery, Greene, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Ulster, Warren and Washington Counties* Dear Emergency Managers and other partners, No changes to current flood watches across the region. Flood Watch & Flash Flood Watch continue for all of eastern New York and western New England for tonight into the weekend. The combination of melting snow in the Adirondacks & southern Green Mountains, heavy rainfall and already saturated soils will lead to a risk for river flooding and possible flash flooding beginning tonight. Please see attached briefing for further details. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us via: 1. Email: alb.stormreport(a)noaa.gov 2. NWSChat at https://nwschat.weather.gov/live/ 3. Social Media: Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/NWSAlbany> and Twitter <https://twitter.com/NWSAlbany> 4. Telephone: (518) 435-9575 <518-435-9575> Sincerely, NWS Albany www.weather.gov/albany

1 0

NWS Albany - Heavy Rainfall & Possible Flooding Friday Night through This Weekend - Thursday, April 18, 2019 5 PM
by ALB Stormreport - NOAA Service Account 18 Apr '19

18 Apr '19

**** The information in this email pertains to the following areas only:**** *- In Connecticut: Litchfield County* *- In Massachusetts: Berkshire County* *- In Vermont: Bennington & Windham Counties* *- In New York: Albany, Columbia, Dutchess, Fulton, Hamilton, Herkimer, Montgomery, Greene, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Ulster, Warren and Washington Counties* Dear Emergency Managers and other partners, Flood Watch & Flash Flood Watch has been expanded to include all of eastern New York and western New England for Friday Night into the weekend. The combination of melting snow in the Adirondacks & southern Green Mountains, heavy rainfall and already saturated soils will lead to a risk for river flooding and possible flash flooding beginning on Friday night. Please see attached briefing for further details. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us via: 1. Email: alb.stormreport(a)noaa.gov 2. NWSChat at https://nwschat.weather.gov/live/ 3. Social Media: Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/NWSAlbany> and Twitter <https://twitter.com/NWSAlbany> 4. Telephone: (518) 435-9575 <518-435-9575> Sincerely, NWS Albany www.weather.gov/albany

1 0

NWS Albany - Flood Watch for Heavy Rain and Possible River Flooding - 530 AM Thursday, April 18, 2019
by ALB Stormreport - NOAA Service Account 18 Apr '19

18 Apr '19

**** The information in this email pertains to the following areas only:**** *- In Connecticut: Litchfield County* *- In Massachusetts: Berkshire County* *- In Vermont: Bennington & Windham Counties* *- In New York: Albany, Columbia, Dutchess, Fulton, Hamilton, Herkimer, Montgomery, Greene, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Ulster, Warren and Washington Counties* Dear Emergency Managers and other partners, A Flood Watch has been issued for the southern Adirondacks, Mohawk Valley, northern Lake George Saratoga region and southern Vermont valid Friday evening through Sunday morning. This is in response to a large storm system expected to bring moderate to heavy rainfall to the region Friday evening through Saturday morning, on top of nearly saturated soil and elevated water levels. Please see attached briefing for further details and stay tuned for further updates from your National Weather Service. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us via: 1. Email: alb.stormreport(a)noaa.gov 2. NWSChat at https://nwschat.weather.gov/live/ 3. Social Media: Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/NWSAlbany> and Twitter <https://twitter.com/NWSAlbany> 4. Telephone: (518) 435-9575 <518-435-9575> Sincerely, NWS Albany www.weather.gov/albany

1 0

NWS Albany - Heavy Rainfall and Flooding Potential This Weekend - 5PM Wednesday April 17, 2019
by ALB Stormreport - NOAA Service Account 17 Apr '19

17 Apr '19

**** The information in this email pertains to the following areas only:**** *- In Connecticut: Litchfield County* *- In Massachusetts: Berkshire County* *- In Vermont: Bennington & Windham Counties* *- In New York: Albany, Columbia, Dutchess, Fulton, Hamilton, Herkimer, Montgomery, Greene, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Ulster, Warren and Washington Counties* Dear Emergency Managers and other partners, Confidence on a large storm system impacting eastern NY and western New England with heavy rain and embedded thunderstorms Friday into Saturday continues to grow. Due to increasing confidence in flooding, the Weather Prediction Center's Excessive Rainfall Outlook continues to highlight the entire region with a Slight Risk category (see attachment). This means both flash flooding and poor drainage flooding are a concern. Also attached is the Significant River Flood Outlook from the River Forecast Center. This product highlights the areas where rivers could reach moderate or greater flood stage from April 17 - 22, 2019. Stay tuned for further updates from your National Weather Service. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us via: 1. Email: alb.stormreport(a)noaa.gov 2. NWSChat at https://nwschat.weather.gov/live/ 3. Social Media: Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/NWSAlbany> and Twitter <https://twitter.com/NWSAlbany> 4. Telephone: (518) 435-9575 <518-435-9575> Sincerely, NWS Albany www.weather.gov/albany

1 0

NWS Albany - Heavy Rainfall and Flooding Potential - 5 AM Wednesday April 17, 2019
by ALB Stormreport - NOAA Service Account 17 Apr '19

17 Apr '19

**** The information in this email pertains to the following areas only:**** *- In Connecticut: Litchfield County* *- In Massachusetts: Berkshire County* *- In Vermont: Bennington & Windham Counties* *- In New York: Albany, Columbia, Dutchess, Fulton, Hamilton, Herkimer, Montgomery, Greene, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Ulster, Warren and Washington Counties* Dear Emergency Managers and other partners, A large storm system is expected to affect the region with heavy rainfall late Friday into Saturday. The Weather Prediction Center Excessive Rainfall outlook has placed the entire region into a Slight Risk category (see attachment). Flooding of rivers, streams, and areas of poor drainage will be possible. Stay tuned for further updates from your National Weather Service. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us via: 1. Email: alb.stormreport(a)noaa.gov 2. NWSChat at https://nwschat.weather.gov/live/ 3. Social Media: Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/NWSAlbany> and Twitter <https://twitter.com/NWSAlbany> 4. Telephone: (518) 435-9575 <518-435-9575> Sincerely, NWS Albany www.weather.gov/albany

1 0

NWS Albany - Receding Flood Waters & Gusty Winds Tonight - Monday, Apirl 15, 2019 445 PM
by ALB Stormreport - NOAA Service Account 15 Apr '19

15 Apr '19

**** The information in this email pertains to the following areas only:**** *- In Connecticut: Litchfield County* *- In Massachusetts: Berkshire County* *- In Vermont: Bennington & Windham Counties* *- In New York: Albany, Columbia, Dutchess, Fulton, Hamilton, Herkimer, Montgomery, Greene, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Ulster, Warren and Washington Counties* Dear Emergency Managers and other partners, Some rivers continue to remain at or just above flood stage. There continues to be some impacts ongoing at this time, but most rivers are receding and will continue to fall overnight. Gusty winds will continue through the overnight hours as well and some downed trees and power lines will occur, especially from I-90 on southward. Later this week, additional rainfall is expected and this may allow for renewed flooding. We will have additional info regarding this through the week. Please see our latest briefing (attached to this email) for details on flooding and gusty winds. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us via: 1. Email: alb.stormreport(a)noaa.gov 2. NWSChat at https://nwschat.weather.gov/live/ 3. Social Media: Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/NWSAlbany> and Twitter <https://twitter.com/NWSAlbany> 4. Telephone: (518) 435-9575 <518-435-9575> Sincerely, NWS Albany www.weather.gov/albany

1 0

NWS Albany - Continued River Flooding and Strong Winds Developing - UPDATED 700 AM Monday, April 15, 2019
by ALB Stormreport - NOAA Service Account 15 Apr '19

15 Apr '19

**** The information in this email pertains to the following areas only:**** *- In Connecticut: Litchfield County* *- In Massachusetts: Berkshire County* *- In Vermont: Bennington & Windham Counties* *- In New York: Albany, Columbia, Dutchess, Fulton, Hamilton, Herkimer, Montgomery, Greene, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Ulster, Warren and Washington Counties* Dear Emergency Managers and other partners, - A Flood Watch remains in effect for areas mainly along and north of Interstate 90 and for southern Vermont for late tonight into early Tuesday morning for river flooding. - A Wind Advisory has been issued mainly for areas along and south of Interstate 90 for this afternoon into tonight. Strong winds may bring down tree limbs, some trees, and powerlines, leading to isolated to scattered power outates. - The threat for additional areal flooding and severe thunderstorms has ended. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us via: 1. Email: alb.stormreport(a)noaa.gov 2. NWSChat at https://nwschat.weather.gov/live/ 3. Social Media: Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/NWSAlbany> and Twitter <https://twitter.com/NWSAlbany> 4. Telephone: (518) 435-9575 <518-435-9575> Sincerely, NWS Albany www.weather.gov/albany

1 0

NWS Albany - Flood Watch & Severe Thunderstorms - UPDATED 430 PM Sunday, April 14, 2019
by ALB Stormreport - NOAA Service Account 14 Apr '19

14 Apr '19

**** The information in this email pertains to the following areas only:**** *- In Connecticut: Litchfield County* *- In Massachusetts: Berkshire County* *- In Vermont: Bennington & Windham Counties* *- In New York: Albany, Columbia, Dutchess, Fulton, Hamilton, Herkimer, Montgomery, Greene, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Ulster, Warren and Washington Counties* Dear Emergency Managers and other partners, - A Flood Watch remains in effect for areas mainly along and north of Interstate 90 and for southern Vermont for late tonight into early Tuesday morning for river flooding. - Urban, low lying, and poor drainage flooding from locally heavy downpours is possible tonight into early Monday morning across east central New York and western New England. - *Confidence has increased for the potential for thunderstorms*. Some storms could produce strong to damaging wind gusts across the western Mohawk Valley, southeast Catskills, mid-Hudson Valley, southern Berkshire county, and Litchfield county tonight. Please refer to the attached briefing for additional information. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us via: 1. Email: alb.stormreport(a)noaa.gov 2. NWSChat at https://nwschat.weather.gov/live/ 3. Social Media: Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/NWSAlbany> and Twitter <https://twitter.com/NWSAlbany> 4. Telephone: (518) 435-9575 <518-435-9575> Sincerely, NWS Albany www.weather.gov/albany

1 0