**** 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, Strong west to northwest winds will develop along and behind a cold front Wednesday afternoon and evening. Wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph are likely. However, there is the potential for even stronger wind gusts to reach or possibly exceed 50 mph. If the potential for stronger wind gusts increases, then a Wind Advisory or High Wind Warning will be issued. At this time, it appears that this strong wind potential looks greatest for the Mohawk Valley, Capital Region, and Berkshires north into the southern Adirondacks and across southern Vermont. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us via: 1. Email: alb.stormreport@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