Van Buren Point Warnings, Watches and Advisories

Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water depth or fast flowing water/mud/debris from a flash flood will make road conditions unsafe. Do not rely soley on data presented here or other third-party websites - always check your official national and local weather service agency website, socials, radio and/or TV stations for making critical decisions related to weather events.

Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Van Buren Point.

Use the Radar Maps link provided to understand the trajectory of a storm.

Special Weather Statement issued November 15 at 5:45AM EST by NWS Burlington VT

The combination of prolonged dry weather, northerly winds up to 20 mph with locally higher gusts, relative humidity values between 25 and 35 percent, and dry fuels will contribute to an elevated risk of fire spread today for portions of eastern New York, including the western Champlain Valley. An emergency statewide burn ban is in effect until November 30th for New York. No burn permits will be issued at this time. Use extra caution if handling any potential ignition sources, such as machinery or matches, and ensure to properly extinguish or dispose cigarette butts.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued November 15 at 4:44AM EST until November 15 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Upton NY

* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline. * WHERE...New York (Manhattan) and Southeast Suffolk Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in the more vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline. Some roads and low lying properties including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes and businesses with basements near the waterfront will experience minor flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Localized minor flooding is possible during the Saturday morning high tide cycle.

Coastal Flood Statement issued November 15 at 4:44AM EST until November 15 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Upton NY

* WHAT...Less than one half foot of inundation above ground level expected mainly in the most vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline. * WHERE...In Connecticut, Southern Middlesex and Southern New London Counties. In New York, Northeast Suffolk and Southwest Suffolk Counties. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Some water on low lying roads and property.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued November 15 at 4:44AM EST until November 15 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Upton NY

* WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline. * WHERE...In Connecticut, Southern New Haven County. In New York, Southern Westchester, Bronx, Northwest Suffolk, Northern Queens and Northern Nassau Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in the more vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline. Some roads and low lying properties including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes and businesses with basements near the waterfront will experience minor flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Localized minor flooding is possible during the Saturday morning high tide cycle.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued November 15 at 4:44AM EST until November 16 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Upton NY

* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline. * WHERE...Richmond (Staten Island), Kings (Brooklyn), Southern Queens and Southern Nassau Counties. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Minor to locally moderate flooding in the more vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline. Some roads and low lying properties including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes and businesses with basements near the waterfront will experience minor flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Flooding is expected only during the morning high tide cycles today and Saturday. Additionally, locally moderate coastal flooding is expected this morning in Southern Nassau and Southern Queens, and possible once again Saturday morning. Minor flooding will be possible again during Sunday morning.

Fire Weather Watch issued November 15 at 4:14AM EST until November 16 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Upton NY

* AFFECTED AREA...Western Passaic, Eastern Passaic, Hudson, Western Bergen, Eastern Bergen, Western Essex, Eastern Essex, Western Union, Eastern Union, Lower Hudson Valley, New York City and Long Island. * TIMING...From Saturday morning through Saturday afternoon. * WINDS...Northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 27 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 60. * IMPACTS...Rapid fire spread if ignition occurs.

Special Weather Statement issued November 15 at 3:34AM EST by NWS Albany NY

The combination of prolonged dry weather, northerly winds of 10 to 15 mph with locally higher gusts, relative humidity values between 20 and 40 percent and dry fuels will contribute to an elevated risk of fire spread today for portions of eastern New York, including the upper Hudson Valley, Lake George and Saratoga area, eastern Catskills, Capital District, Mid-Hudson Valley, and the Taconics. An emergency statewide burn ban is in effect until November 30th for New York. No burn permits will be issued at this time. Use extra caution if handling any potential ignition sources, such as machinery or matches, and ensure to properly extinguish or dispose cigarette butts.

Fire Weather Watch issued November 15 at 3:29AM EST until November 16 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Albany NY

* Affected Area...Portions of the Hudson Valley and Catskill FDRA, including the following counties: Schenectady, Albany, Rensselaer, Columbia, Greene, Ulster, Dutchess, Sullivan, northeast portions of Schoharie, eastern portions of Montgomery, and southeast portions of Delaware. * Timing...From 7 AM to 6 PM EST Saturday. * Winds...Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 20 to 30 percent. * Temperatures...Between 50 and 60 degrees. * Impacts...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Special Weather Statement issued November 14 at 3:37PM EST by NWS Upton NY

There is an increased risk of fire spread on Friday with northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 20 mph and minimum relative humidity values of 20 to 25 percent. This will lead will to increased fire spread if ignition occurs. New York state has declared a burn ban through November 30. Otherwise, burning is strongly discouraged. Use extra caution if handling any potential ignition sources, such as machinery or matches, and ensure to properly extinguish or dispose cigarette butts.