Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 18 at 3:53AM EDT by NWS Albany NY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 18, 2026 - 12:53am
Expires:
August 18, 2026 - 6:00am
Description:
Patchy dense fog has developed across the area, especially along
the Hudson River Valley and in many narrow or sheltered higher
terrain valleys. The fog will reduce visibility to a half mile or
less, so drivers are urged to use caution this morning and be
prepared for rapidly changing visibility. The fog is expected to
dissipate by around 9 AM.
Area Description:
Northern Litchfield; Southern Litchfield; Northern Berkshire; Southern Berkshire; Northern Herkimer; Hamilton; Southern Herkimer; Southern Fulton; Montgomery; Northern Saratoga; Northern Warren; Northern Washington; Schoharie; Western Schenectady; Eastern Schenectady; Southern Saratoga; Western Albany; Eastern Albany; Western Rensselaer; Eastern Rensselaer; Western Greene; Eastern Greene; Western Columbia; Eastern Columbia; Western Ulster; Eastern Ulster; Western Dutchess; Eastern Dutchess; Northern Fulton; Southeast Warren; Southern Washington; Bennington; Western Windham; Eastern Windham
Forcast Office:
NWS Albany NY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov