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NWS Albany - Heavy Rainfall, Gusty Winds, Thunderstorms & Falling Temperatures Through this Evening - Sun, Jan 12, 2020 500 AM
by ALB Stormreport - NOAA Service Account 12 Jan '20

12 Jan '20

**** 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 the Mohawk Valley and Adirondacks through 6 PM today. Heavy rainfall combined with some snow melt may lead to minor flooding, as well as ponding of water in low lying and urban areas. Isolated thunderstorms may accompany the heaviest rainfall early this morning. A *Wind Advisory* remains in effect for all of eastern New York and western New England for through this afternoon. Southwest to west winds will gusts up to 55 mph, which may allow for some downed trees and power outages. After very mild weather this morning, temperatures are expected to fall this afternoon into this evening behind the departing storm. Temperatures will fall below freezing which may allow for any remaining wet surfaces to become slick. Please see attached PDF briefing for 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

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NWS Albany - Heavy Rainfall, Gusty Winds, Thunderstorms & Falling Temperatures Tonight into Sunday - Sat, Jan 11, 2019 400 PM
by ALB Stormreport - NOAA Service Account 11 Jan '20

11 Jan '20

Dear Emergency Managers and other partners, A *Flood Watch* remains in effect for the Mohawk Valley and Adirondacks for 6 PM today through 6 PM Sunday. Heavy rainfall combined with some snow melt may lead to minor flooding, as well as ponding of water in low lying and urban areas. Some thunderstorms may accompany the heaviest rainfall for late tonight into early Sunday morning. A *Wind Advisory* is in effect for all of eastern New York and western New England for late tonight through Sunday afternoon. Southwest to west winds will gusts up to 50 mph, which may allow for some downed trees and power outages. After very mild weather today and tonight, temperatures are expected to fall during the day Sunday behind the departing storm. Temperatures will fall below freezing between Sunday afternoon and Sunday evening across the region. This may allow for any remaining wet surfaces to become slick. Please see attached PDF briefing for 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

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NWS Albany - Flood Watch - 5:00 AM Saturday, January 11, 2020
by ALB Stormreport - NOAA Service Account 11 Jan '20

11 Jan '20

Dear Emergency Managers and other partners, A *Flood Watch* remains in effect for the Mohawk Valley and Adirondacks but is now in effect from 6 PM today to 6 PM Sunday. Heavy rainfall combined with some snow melt may lead to minor flooding. A strong storm system is expected to produce widespread moderate to locally heavy rainfall across portions of the region late today into Sunday. This rain may lead to flooding within urban and poor drainage areas as well as some main stem rivers and smaller rivers and streams. There is a slight chance of some thunderstorms Sunday morning with the frontal passage. Some gusty winds to 40 to 45 mph are also possible Saturday night into Sunday morning, especially over the higher terrain. After the frontal passage west winds could gust to 35 to 45 mph. If greater wind gusts are expected, then a Wind Advisory may be issued. Please see attached PDF briefing for 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

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NWS Albany - Flood Watch - 4:15 PM Friday, January 10, 2020
by ALB Stormreport - NOAA Service Account 10 Jan '20

10 Jan '20

**** 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 the Mohawk Valley and Adirondacks but is now in effect from 6 PM Saturday to 6 PM Sunday. Heavy rainfall combined with some snow melt may lead to minor flooding. A strong storm system is expected to produce widespread moderate to locally heavy rainfall across portions of the region late Saturday into Sunday. This rain may lead to flooding within urban and poor drainage areas as well as some main stem rivers and smaller rivers and streams. Additionally, there is a small potential for minor river flooding in the Upper Hudson Valley and southern Vermont due to the combination of snowmelt and heavy rainfall. If confidence increases for potential widespread flooding, a Flood Watch may be needed in those areas. Some gusty winds to 40 to 45 mph are also possible Saturday night into Sunday morning, especially over the higher terrain. Please see attached PDF briefing for 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

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NWS Albany - Winter Weather Advisory & Flood Watch - 515 AM Friday Jan 10, 2020
by ALB Stormreport - NOAA Service Account 10 Jan '20

10 Jan '20

**** 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 *Winter Weather Advisory* has been issued through 1 PM today for some light ice accumulations across the western/southern Adirondacks and western/central Mohawk Valley. A *Flood Watch* has been issued from tonight through Sunday for the same areas. Heavy rainfall combined with some snow melt may lead to minor flooding. A strong storm system is expected to produce widespread moderate to locally heavy rainfall across portions of the region late Saturday into Sunday. Anomalously high moisture content and periods of heavy rain may lead to flooding including those within urban and poor drainage areas. Additionally, there is a small potential for minor river flooding in the Upper Hudson Valley and southern Vermont due to the combination of snowmelt and heavy rainfall. If confidence increases for potential widespread flooding, a Flood Watch may be needed in those areas. Some gusty winds to 40 to 45 mph are also possible Saturday night into Sunday morning, especially over the higher terrain. Please see attached PDF briefing for 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

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NWS Albany - Weekend Weather Hazards - 400 PM Thursday Jan 9, 2020
by ALB Stormreport - NOAA Service Account 09 Jan '20

09 Jan '20

**** 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 variety of weather hazards are possible this weekend. A brief period of sleet and or freezing rain will be possible for areas north and west of the Capital District Friday morning, with a light glaze of ice possible. If the confidence in freezing rain increases, then A Winter Weather Advisory will be issued. In addition, a period of freezing rain is possible early Sunday morning between midnight and 7AM over portions of the southern Adirondacks. A strong storm system is expected to produce a widespread moderate to locally heavy rainfall event across the region Saturday into Sunday. The heaviest rainfall is expected across the southern Adirondacks, Mohawk Valley and Lake George Saratoga regions. There is potential for river flooding in these areas due to the combination of snowmelt and heavy rainfall. Also, a line of showers, with some thunderstorms possible, will cross eastern New York and western New England Sunday morning. These showers may bring a brief period of heavy rainfall and strong wind gusts. These heavier showers may cause some localized urban and poor drainage flooding on Sunday morning. Please see attached forecast rainfall amounts graphic. 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

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NWS Albany - Weekend Weather Hazards - 445 AM Thursday Jan 9, 2020
by ALB Stormreport - NOAA Service Account 09 Jan '20

09 Jan '20

**** 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 variety of weather hazards are possible this weekend. A brief period of sleet and or freezing rain will be possible for areas north and west of the Capital District Friday morning, with a light glaze of ice possible. If the confidence in freezing rain increases, then A Winter Weather Advisory will be issued. In addition, a period of freezing rain is possible early Sunday morning between midnight and 7AM, over northeastern Hamilton, northern Warren and northern Washington Counties. A strong storm system is expected to produce a widespread moderate to locally heavy rainfall event across the region Friday into Sunday. The heaviest rainfall is expected across the southern Adirondacks, Mohawk Valley and Lake George Saratoga regions. There is potential for river flooding in these areas due to the combination of snowmelt and heavy rainfall. Also, a line of showers, with some thunderstorms possible, will cross the area Sunday morning. These showers may bring a brief period of heavy rainfall and damaging wind gusts. These heavier showers may cause some localized urban and poor drainage flooding on Sunday morning. Please see attached forecast rainfall amounts graphic. 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

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NWS Albany - Mixed Precipitation & Flood Potential Outlook - 615 PM Wednesday Jan 8, 2020
by ALB Stormreport - NOAA Service Account 08 Jan '20

08 Jan '20

**** 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 strong storm system is expected to produce a widespread moderate to locally heavy rainfall event across the region Friday into Sunday. Anomalously high moisture content and periods of heavy rain may lead to flooding including those within urban and poor drainage areas. Additionally, there is potential for river flooding due to the combination of snowmelt and heavy rainfall. The heaviest rainfall is expected across the southern Adirondacks, Mohawk Valley and Lake George Saratoga regions. Stay tuned for further updates from your National Weather Service. In addition, a brief period of a wintry mix, including freezing rain, sleet and snow is possible early Sunday morning, mainly north of I-90. See attached forecast rainfall amounts graphic. 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

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NWS Albany - Snow Squalls Expected Today - issued 445 AM Wednesday January 8, 2020
by ALB Stormreport - NOAA Service Account 08 Jan '20

08 Jan '20

**** 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, Snow showers and scattered snow squalls are expected today. Any snow squalls will produce near zero visibility, brief periods of heavy snow and gusty winds up to 45 mph resulting in hazardous travel conditions. More information about snow squalls can be found here: https://www.weather.gov/safety/winter-snow-squall See attached images for expected snow squall timing and infographic. 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

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NWS Albany - Possible Snow Squalls Wednesday/Low Wind Chills Wed night - issued 400 PM Tuesday January 7, 2020
by ALB Stormreport - NOAA Service Account 07 Jan '20

07 Jan '20

**** 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, *Snow Squalls and Dangerous Wind Chill Potential for Wednesday and Wednesday Night.* Snow showers and scattered snow squalls are expected on Wednesday. Any snow squalls will produce near zero visibility, brief periods of heavy snow and *gusty winds* resulting in hazardous travel conditions. More information about snow squalls can be found here: https://www.weather.gov/safety/winter-snow-squall In addition, wind chill values may exceed 20 below zero late Wednesday night into early Thursday morning across parts of the western and southern Adirondacks. If confidence increases in dangerously low wind chills, then a Wind Chill Advisory would be issued. More information about wind chills can be found here: https://www.weather.gov/safety/cold 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

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