Forecast and Conditions for Old Forge, New York

Updated: 9:12 AM EDT on July 24, 2008
Observed at Information Center, Old Forge, New York
Temperature 61.0 °F / 16.1 °C
Humidity -999%
Dew Point -40 °F / -40 °C
Wind South at 0.0 mph / 0.0 km/h
Pressure 30.02 in / 1016.5 hPa (Steady)
Conditions Overcast
Visibility 3.0 miles / 4.8 kilometers
Clouds Overcast (OVC) : 3200 ft / 975 m
Yesterday's Maximum 68.0 °F / 20.0 °C
Yesterday's Minimum 55.0 °F / 12.8 °C
Normal high 82 °F / 27 °C
Normal low 56 °F / 13 °C
Sunrise05:40 AM (EDT)
Sunset08:31 PM (EDT)
Moon Rise11:15 PM (EDT)
Moon Set12:32 PM (EDT)
Moon Phase
Areal Flood Advisory, Areal Flood Watch
Statement as of 8:31 am EDT on July 24, 2008


The National Weather Service in Albany has issued an

* urban and small stream flood advisory for...
western Herkimer County in eastern New York...
this includes the city of Old Forge...

* until 1130 am EDT

* at 829 am EDT... National Weather Service Doppler radar indicated
a cluster of heavy showers and thunderstorms moving across
the advisory area. Doppler radar estimates rain rates of over
one inch per hour with this activity. Additional rainfall totals
of one to two inches can be expected over much of western
Herkimer County... especially to the north of Hinckley Reservoir.

Most flood deaths occur in automobiles. Never drive your vehicle into
areas where the water covers the roadway. Flood waters are usually
deeper than they appear. Just one foot of flowing water is powerful
enough to sweep vehicles off the Road. When encountering flooded
roads make the smart choice... turn around... dont drown.

A flood advisory means river or stream flows are elevated or ponding
of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent.

Lat... Lon 4323 7508 4326 7517 4330 7516 4332 7510
      4333 7509 4385 7515 4399 7514 4398 7488
      4333 7490 4312 7503 4307 7520




411 am EDT Thu Jul 24 2008

... Flood Watch remains in effect through Friday morning...

The Flood Watch continues for

* all of eastern New York and adjacent western New England. This
includes the capital district... Mohawk Valley... Hudson
Valley... Catskills... Adirondacks... southern Green
Mountains... Berkshires and northwest Connecticut.

* Through Friday morning

* a nearly stationary frontal boundary oriented south to north
will gradually begin to drift east later today into tonight. An
abundance of moisture will continue advancing northward along
this frontal boundary. Periods of heavy rain will continue
through much of today... with the most persistent rainfall
expected from the Hudson River valley eastward.

* From the Hudson River valley eastward into western New
England... additional rainfall amounts by Friday morning are
expected to range between 1 to 3 inches... along with locally
higher amounts... especially where embedded thunderstorms
persist. This amount of rainfall will cause significant rises on
area streams and rivers... and may lead to some flooding. For
areas further to the northwest... including the western Mohawk
Valley and western Adirondacks... additional rainfall amounts
are expected to be less... generally up to one inch. This may
still produce localized flooding... especially in low
lying... poor drainage areas... and in areas adjacent to small
streams and creeks.

A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on
current forecasts.

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible
flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be
prepared to take action should flooding develop. Stay tuned for
further updates from your National Weather Service on this
developing situation.


Kl/bgm/snd



Forecast as of 9:03 am EDT on July 24, 2008

Now
Showers and embedded thunderstorms...locally moderate to heavy in intensity...will continue across the western Adirondacks...through 1130 am. Additional rainfall will be up to an inch and a half across northern portions of Herkimer County...with up to a quarter of an inch elsewhere. This rainfall may lead to ponding of water on roadways...as well as minor flooding of low lying and poor drainage areas.
Forecast as of 4:20 am EDT on July 24, 2008

Flood Watch in effect through Friday morning...
Today
Showers likely with chance of thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may produce gusty winds and small hail. Highs in the upper 60s. South winds around 5 mph shifting to the southwest this afternoon. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy. Scattered thunderstorms in the evening... then scattered rain showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 50s. Southwest winds up to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Friday
Partly sunny. Scattered rain showers in the morning. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds up to 10 mph shifting to the west in the afternoon. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny in the morning...then mostly cloudy with chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
Saturday Night and Sunday
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 50s. Highs in the lower 70s.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy. Chance of thunderstorms in the evening...then chance of rain showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Monday and Monday Night
Partly cloudy. A 30 percent chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. Lows in the lower 50s.
Tuesday through Wednesday
Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 70s. Lows in the lower 50s.
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