Merrick 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 Merrick.

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

Special Weather Statement issued April 20 at 3:56AM EDT by NWS Upton NY

Continued dry conditions, with the combination of low relative humidity values between 20 and 25 percent and frequent wind gusts of 25 to 30 mph will create an elevated risk for fire spread today. Exercise caution handling any potential ignition sources, including machinery, cigarettes, and matches. Any fires that ignite will have the potential to spread quickly. This forecast considers meteorological, fuel, and land conditions and has been developed in coordination with state fire and land management officials. For more information about wildfire danger and wildfire prevention, please visit the New York Department of Environmental Conservation website at... https://dec.ny.gov/environmental-protection/wildfires.

Special Weather Statement issued April 20 at 3:38AM EDT by NWS Albany NY

The combination of northwesterly winds gusting 20-30 mph, minimum relative humidity values of 20 to 30%, and drying fine fuels will lead to an elevated risk of fire spread today. The risk will be highest across the Capital Region, Mid-Hudson Valley, Taconics, and eastern Catskills from late this morning through early this evening. Any fires that develop in these areas could spread rapidly. Residents are encouraged to exercise caution if handling any potential ignition sources, such as machinery, cigarettes, or matches. As a reminder, the annual statewide burn ban is in effect until May 14. No burn permits are issued. For more information about wildfire danger and wildfire prevention, please visit the New York Department of Environmental Conservation website at http://dec.ny.gov/environmental-protection/wildfires.