Wind Gusts Up To 40 MPH Expected: Seek Shelter Indoors
A Special Weather Statement has been issued for gusty showers with winds up to 40 mph, impacting several local counties until 7:45 AM EDT today; outdoor individuals should seek indoor shelter.
Day.News reports a Special Weather Statement issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Albany NY this morning, October 5, 2026, effective until 11:45 AM UTC (7:45 AM EDT). Gusty showers with winds up to 40 mph are moving east at 50 mph.
This alert impacts Southern Herkimer, Southern Fulton, Montgomery, Eastern Schenectady, Southern Saratoga, and Northern Fulton counties. Specific locations include Amsterdam, Gloversville, Johnstown, Ilion, Herkimer, Little Falls, Canajoharie, Fonda, Glenville, Mohawk, Frankfort, Fort Plain, Dolgeville, St. Johnsville, Ephratah, Broadalbin, Hagaman, Mayfield, Stratford, and Middleville. This also includes Interstate 90 between exits 27 and 30.
The NWS advises that if you are outdoors, you should consider seeking shelter inside a building. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. This is a radar-indicated hazard.
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