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NY State Weather Risk Communication Center

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The State Weather Risk Communication Center at UAlbany is a partnership with the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, tasked with providing weather assistance to NY. nyswrcc.org

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NY State Weather Risk Communication Center @nyswrcc.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
This afternoon, areas of NY saw 80F temperatures for the first time since last fall! The last 80F values across the @nysmesonet.org occurred on October 19th when Louisville reached 81F. In #NYC, Central Park appears to have reached their earliest 80F+ high on record.
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NY State Weather Risk Communication Center @nyswrcc.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
With melting snow and ice, alongside some rain and warming temperatures, we're seeing numerous river rises leading to some flooding. Did you know our website has a community stats page (nyswrcc.org/community-stats)? There's ~168K people and ~63K residential buildings in a flood warning in NY.
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NY State Weather Risk Communication Center @nyswrcc.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
Our director, Nick Bassill, was happy to chat with Aylin Woodward at the WSJ about our nor'easter, which will be remembered for a long time.
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NY State Weather Risk Communication Center @nyswrcc.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
Wondering if the snowfall reports are record breaking? We got you! For the hardest hit counties, here's a list of the prior 1-day record, as well as the max snowfall report in each county today. 4 (!) counties have tentatively set records, though they will need to be confirmed.
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NY State Weather Risk Communication Center @nyswrcc.bsky.social · 22/02/2026
By our estimates, there are 13,812,837 people currently under a blizzard warning in NY! While the 1,563,071 estimated kids under 10 are no doubt looking forward to a snow day ☃️, the 628,380 adults with independent living difficulty may benefit from a helping hand tomorrow.
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NY State Weather Risk Communication Center @nyswrcc.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
Did you know? Our website is a great place to quickly sort through every @nws.noaa.gov product that is active for New York, view key information, and see what's valid for your area. It's a busy map today! Visit: nyswrcc.org
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NY State Weather Risk Communication Center @nyswrcc.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
Here's a summary of the weather for the rest of the morning and afternoon. The greatest impact from this storm is potentially hazardous travel.
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NY State Weather Risk Communication Center @nyswrcc.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
We're a week away from Thanksgiving, and there's a chance of some snowy or rainy weather during the extended weekend. Here's what we know, what we don't know, and when we expect to have more confidence. ⬇️
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NY State Weather Risk Communication Center @nyswrcc.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
Yesterday, meteorologists Katie Bachli & Jordan Tweedie visited Essex County, where they met with local emergency managers and presented a range of topics including our center, the upcoming winter, recent drought, and more! Thanks to NYS DHSES' Dan Connor for the photograph.
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NY State Weather Risk Communication Center @nyswrcc.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
It was graduation day for our inaugural "Introduction to Weather Interpretation" course! EMs from across the state learned about weather and (weather) communication, culminating in a final "briefing" today. We thank the EMs & great partners at NYS DHSES, NWS Albany, & @nysmesonet.org.
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NY State Weather Risk Communication Center @nyswrcc.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
Today we're beginning our very first class in our "Introduction to Weather Interpretation" course. This inaugural course will be conducted across four weeks and includes 16 emergency managers from across New York. We plan on more to come!
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NY State Weather Risk Communication Center @nyswrcc.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
NWS WPC has upgraded the Moderate Risk for flash flooding to include NYC, western Long Island and the Lower Hudson Valley. Moderate-to-heavy rainfall is expected this afternoon and evening, which will likely result in flooding.
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NY State Weather Risk Communication Center @nyswrcc.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
This morning our team hosted Governor Hochul and Commissioner Bray at our Center to discuss ways we can keep New Yorkers safe during extreme weather. Planning for a Texas-sized flood was a top concern. After, Director Nick Bassill spoke alongside Governor Hochul & Commissioner Bray to the press.
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NY State Weather Risk Communication Center @nyswrcc.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
Over the last three days, there have been over 300 heat-related emergency department visits in #NYC, and 141 just yesterday (the most since at least 2016). Why? Extreme, prolonged heat with no respite. Here's a map of consecutive hours of 85F+ feels-like temperatures. Almost 4 days straight!
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NY State Weather Risk Communication Center @nyswrcc.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
Yesterday was once again a record-breaking day across NY. Here are some of the "hot"-lights: -Several long-running weather stations recorded their warmest ever June temperature, such as at JFK airport. -The @nysmesonet.org network recorded their first ever 100F temperatures.
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NY State Weather Risk Communication Center @nyswrcc.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
While parts of upstate NY will start seeing relief from the heat, #NYC and much of downstate NY will be hot once more. Overnight, parts of NYC never dipped below a 90F degree "feels-like" temperature. This was true for the the previous night too, which may compound health & infrastructure impacts.
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NY State Weather Risk Communication Center @nyswrcc.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
It's after 10PM and the temperatures across much of #NYC are *still* in the mid-90s. Thankfully, the humidity has abated somewhat, which should make many cooling units slightly more effective. However, for those without air conditioning, it's likely to be another oppressive evening.
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NY State Weather Risk Communication Center @nyswrcc.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
While it's not quite as humid today, temperatures are even warmer! At 3PM, much of eastern NY is near 100F. Some long-running weather stations have broken records. Nearly all of #NYC is between 97-100F right now, with even warmer feels-like temperatures.
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NY State Weather Risk Communication Center @nyswrcc.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
Extreme heat and power outages aren't a great combination. This map shows peak feels-like temperatures on Monday via the @nysmesonet.org as well as counties that peaked at 1,000 or more customer outages.
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NY State Weather Risk Communication Center @nyswrcc.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
Many high temperature and high heat index ("feels like") records were tied or broken across NY yesterday. We've compiled these records for both traditional long-running stations ("ASOS") as well as NYS Mmesonet stations. If you live in NY, it's likely you don't live far from a broken record!
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NY State Weather Risk Communication Center @nyswrcc.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
If you're in New York City and you're stepping out for work, to go vote, or just for a stroll ... it's possible you haven't experienced a below 90F feels-like temperature in over 24 hours. Today won't be any different. Find a cooling center near you here: finder.nyc.gov/coolingcente...
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NY State Weather Risk Communication Center @nyswrcc.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
While hot temperatures affected all of NY on Monday, urban areas such as #NYC are feeling the brunt of the heatwave tonight. At midnight, most of NYC feels like its warmer than 90F while some locations even feel like 100F. Do whatever you can to stay cool tonight! Tomorrow will be hot once again.
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NY State Weather Risk Communication Center @nyswrcc.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
At 4PM, the feels-like temperature is likely near or just past its daily peak. It's been an oppressively hot day, and tomorrow will be similar. Some of the preliminary "highlights": Peak feels-like temperature: 117F, at Whitehall Peak temperature: 100F, at Plattsburgh
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NY State Weather Risk Communication Center @nyswrcc.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
As of 1PM, the day's first 110F degree feels-like temperature has been observed. Numerous other stations are between 100-110F. In fact, the NYS Mesonet's Ticonderoga station recorded a brand new all-time record high feels-like temperature of 113.7F just a few minutes ago! 🥵
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NY State Weather Risk Communication Center @nyswrcc.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
As of 10AM, the day's first 100F degree feels-like temperatures have already appeared at locations in the Hudson Valley. Additionally, many of those in the Mohawk Valley still recovering from power outages over the weekend are already experiencing feels-like values around 90F.
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NY State Weather Risk Communication Center @nyswrcc.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
Last week SWRCC Staff presented on weather basics and protective actions for the Oswego County EMO & Oswego Health Department's “Cloudy Skies, Clear Messages: Effective Communication on Weather-Related Risks for Community Leaders” workshop. We love providing resources for our partners!
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NY State Weather Risk Communication Center @nyswrcc.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
Yesterday was an active weather day across western and central NY, with numerous active weather warnings and severe weather reports. Here's a summary of the activity from yesterday, though this may change as NWS teams inspect damage or gather additional reports.
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NY State Weather Risk Communication Center @nyswrcc.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
Yesterday certainly felt like summer across NY, given the hot temperatures and hazy skies. Here's a run-down of some of the hottest temperatures, which includes a number of broken records for areas across western and central NY.
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NY State Weather Risk Communication Center @nyswrcc.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
If it feels like it rains or snows every weekend, you might be right if you live in upstate NY. You have to go all the way back to November 16th-17th, 2024 to find a weekend that was completely dry in Albany, Syracuse, and Saranac Lake. That's over 6 months ago!
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NY State Weather Risk Communication Center @nyswrcc.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
Here's the latest on today's severe thunderstorm threat, as of 830AM Tuesday. NWS SPC has continued an "enhanced" level of risk (level 3 out of 5), with strong winds, tornadoes, and large hail all possible. Storms will move from west to east this afternoon. #nywx
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NY State Weather Risk Communication Center @nyswrcc.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
Portions of western NY are under a rare "enhanced" risk for severe thunderstorms on Tuesday, with the greatest risk Tuesday evening. The last time a risk of this severity was issued at this lead time by NWS SPC for NY was in June of 2017. Our forecast summary is below ⬇️ #nywx
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NY State Weather Risk Communication Center @nyswrcc.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
This marks the 1st time in history that the SPC has issued a Day 4 Severe Weather Outlook for the greater NYC Region in March. Southeastern NY could experience impacts from severe weather Monday afternoon. Potential impacts include damaging winds, hail & localized urban flooding.
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NY State Weather Risk Communication Center @nyswrcc.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
A complex early spring storm will affect NY this week, bringing warmer temperatures and potentially isolated strong thunderstorms. Heavy rain combined with snow melt-water and possibly ice jams may produce localized flooding Wednesday and/or Thursday.
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NY State Weather Risk Communication Center @nyswrcc.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
If you're out and about today, be weather aware. A variety of hazards will impact travel and may induce power outages in your area. If you're in one of the 🔴, 🟡, or 🔵 zones below, check out the relevant key points.
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NY State Weather Risk Communication Center @nyswrcc.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
🎵 Freezing rain is pink, snow is blue Rain is green, here's a forecast just for you 🎵 A complex winter storm will impact NY this weekend followed by gusty winds. Impacts include travel headaches & possible electric outages. Check out the graphic below to understand the expected timeline of weather.
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NY State Weather Risk Communication Center @nyswrcc.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
It's a busy weather day today. If you're traveling in NY, here's what to expect. ⤵️
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NY State Weather Risk Communication Center @nyswrcc.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
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NY State Weather Risk Communication Center @nyswrcc.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
Next week is the climatologically coldest part of winter, and nature is doing its part to remind us. In addition to very cold temperatures, lake effect snow will be likely for areas of western NY. Here's a snapshot of what the week may look like ⤵️
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NY State Weather Risk Communication Center @nyswrcc.bsky.social · 02/01/2025
Lake effect snow has been affecting multiple interstates across upstate NY this afternoon. Currently, locally heavy snow is affecting the I-90 Thruway between Syracuse and Albany. Other locally heavy snow is affecting I-86 across the Southern Tier. Drive with caution!
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NY State Weather Risk Communication Center @nyswrcc.bsky.social · 28/12/2024
Planning on seeing the ball drop in Times Square for New Year's Eve? Be weather aware, as moderate to heavy rain is possible within a few hours of midnight that night. If you're curious how recent December 31sts played out, we have you covered ⤵️
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NY State Weather Risk Communication Center @nyswrcc.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
Gameday is here! Our last Buffalo Bills' forecast is below. The stadium and nearby areas have likely received about 20" of snow. At 9AM, the heaviest snow is near the stadium but is likely to shift south this afternoon before kickoff. How long it stays will determine how much new snow falls.
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NY State Weather Risk Communication Center @nyswrcc.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
We've seen some impressive totals across NY from lake effect snow, with peak totals between 37-45" at this time. The heaviest snow east of Lake Erie is expected to begin shifting south early Sunday morning, while heavier snow near Watertown may linger longer into Sunday before moving south.
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NY State Weather Risk Communication Center @nyswrcc.bsky.social · 30/11/2024
The weather forecast remains about the same for the Buffalo Bills game Sunday night. Lake effect snow is moving into the area now, and will likely remain through early afternoon Sunday, producing ~2 feet of snow. More isolated snow showers may continue during/after the game.
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Mark Poloncarz @markpoloncarz.bsky.social · 30/11/2024
Latest from the NYS Weather Risk Communication Center notes the snow bands are currently in southern Erie County and will head north towards the Buffalo metro region by mid-day tomorrow.
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NY State Weather Risk Communication Center @nyswrcc.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
Forecasts have favored a steady increase in the total snowfall expectations for areas near the Buffalo Bills stadium. At this time, the heaviest snow is expected Saturday afternoon into Sunday, with snow shifting south before the game. Travel may be hazardous, so be weather aware if attending!
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NY State Weather Risk Communication Center @nyswrcc.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
There is still quite a bit of uncertainty regarding the weather before, during, and after the Buffalo Bills' game on Sunday night. Here's our summary of possible impacts during this time frame. If you're traveling to the game, be weather aware and check National Weather Service forecasts regularly.
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NY State Weather Risk Communication Center @nyswrcc.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
Happy Thanksgiving! Unfortunately, the weather is not cooperating with people's holiday plans. Rain and wet snow will produce less than ideal driving conditions and possibly power outages where wet snow piles up.
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NY State Weather Risk Communication Center @nyswrcc.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
This Thanksgiving, we're thankful for the many meteorologists across NY and beyond helping keep NYers safe - whether they're NWS employees, private weather vendors, or our very own hard-working team of SWRCCers. Here's a smattering of the type of products our own team has put out. #nywx
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NY State Weather Risk Communication Center @nyswrcc.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
While we haven't seen any snow here in Albany, the top NYS snowfall report as of 3PM exceeds 17" in Delaware County. The weight of this heavy, wet snow is causing significant power disruptions across the Catskills and Southern Tier, in what has proved to be a very elevation-dependent storm.
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NY State Weather Risk Communication Center @nyswrcc.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
The potential for a significant lake effect snow event this week has greatly diminished. However, a storm later this week will bring beneficial rainfall for areas of southeastern NY, where 90 day rainfall is ~10" below normal. Some wind and snow is also possible. Here's what we know now ⬇️
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