Weather Alert in New York
Special Weather Statement issued September 4 at 4:31AM EDT by NWS Albany NY
AREAS AFFECTED: Northern Saratoga; Northern Warren; Northern Washington; Western Schenectady; Eastern Schenectady; Southern Saratoga; Western Albany; Eastern Albany; Western Rensselaer; Eastern Rensselaer; Eastern Greene; Western Columbia; Eastern Columbia; Eastern Ulster; Western Dutchess; Eastern Dutchess; Southeast Warren; Southern Washington
DESCRIPTION: The combination of dry fuels, southerly winds gusting between 25 and 35 mph, and relative humidity values between 35 and 40 percent will contribute to an elevated risk for fire spread today. The risk of fire spread will be highest in the Upper Hudson Valley/Champlain and Hudson Valley Fire Danger Rating Areas. This includes Warren, Saratoga, Washington, Schenectady, Albany, Rensselaer, Columbia, Dutchess, eastern Greene and eastern Ulster Counties. Any fires that develop in these areas could spread rapidly and become difficult to contain. Residents are encouraged to exercise caution if handling any potential ignition sources, such as machinery, cigarettes, or matches. This product was issued in coordination the the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. For more information about wildfire danger and wildfire prevention, please visit their website at http://dec.ny.gov/environmental-protection/wildfires.
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Weather Topic: What are Fractus Clouds?
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A fractus cloud (scud) is a fragmented, tattered cloud which has
likely been sheared off of another cloud. They are accessory clouds, meaning they
develop from parent clouds, and are named in a way which describes the original
cloud which contained them.
Fractus clouds which have originated from cumulus clouds are referred to as
cumulus fractus, while fractus clouds which have originated from stratus clouds
are referred to as stratus fractus. Under certain conditions a fractus cloud might
merge with another cloud, or develop into a cumulus cloud, but usually a
fractus cloud seen by itself will dissipate rapidly.
They are often observed on the leading and trailing edges of storm clouds,
and are a display of wind activity.
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Weather Topic: What is Graupel?
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Graupel is a form of precipitation that is created by atmospheric conditions
which cause supercooled water droplets to contact snow crystals and freeze to
their surface.
Sometimes known as soft hail or snow pellets, graupel is delicate and easily
destroyed by touch. Whereas hail usually falls during severe weather, graupel
doesn't require such conditions to form, and can form in mild precipitation
similar to situations which produce snowfall.
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