Weather Warnings for New York

Issued by the National Weather Service

Current watches, warnings, and advisories for New York
Alerts Updated: February 18, 2026, 1:59 pm  UTC


Air Quality Alert issued February 18 at 8:58AM EST by NWS Upton NY

Summary: The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for the following counties: New York, Bronx, Kings, Queens, Richmond, Westchester, Rockland until midnight EST Wednesday night. Air quality levels in outdoor air are predicted to be greater than an Air Quality Index value of 100 for the pollutant of Fine Particulates. The Air Quality Index, or AQI, was created as an easy way to correlate levels of different pollutants to one scale. The higher the AQI value, the greater the health concern. When pollution levels are elevated, the New York State Department of Health recommends that individuals consider limiting strenuous outdoor physical activity to reduce the risk of adverse health effects. People who may be especially sensitive to the effects of elevated levels of pollutants include the very young, and those with preexisting respiratory problems such as asthma or heart disease. Those with symptoms should consider consulting their personal physician. For additional information, please visit the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation website at, https://on.ny.gov/nyaqi, or call the Air Quality Hotline at 1 800 5 3 5, 1 3 4 5.
Severity:  Unknown    Effective:  February 18, 2026, 8:58 am      Expires:  February 18, 2026, 11:00 pm
Area:  Rockland; Northern Westchester; Southern Westchester; New York (Manhattan); Bronx; Richmond (Staten Is.); Kings (Brooklyn); Northern Queens; Southern Queens


Air Quality Alert issued February 18 at 8:17AM EST by NWS Upton NY

Summary: The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for the following counties: New York, Bronx, Kings, Queens, Richmond, Westchester, Rockland until midnight EST Wednesday night. Air quality levels in outdoor air are predicted to be greater than an Air Quality Index value of 100 for the pollutant of Fine Particulates. The Air Quality Index, or AQI, was created as an easy way to correlate levels of different pollutants to one scale. The higher the AQI value, the greater the health concern. When pollution levels are elevated, the New York State Department of Health recommends that individuals consider limiting strenuous outdoor physical activity to reduce the risk of adverse health effects. People who may be especially sensitive to the effects of elevated levels of pollutants include the very young, and those with preexisting respiratory problems such as asthma or heart disease. Those with symptoms should consider consulting their personal physician. For additional information, please visit the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation website at, https://on.ny.gov/nyaqi, or call the Air Quality Hotline at 1 800 5 3 5, 1 3 4 5.
Severity:  Unknown    Effective:  February 18, 2026, 8:17 am      Expires:  February 18, 2026, 11:00 pm
Area:  Rockland; Northern Westchester; Southern Westchester; New York (Manhattan); Bronx; Richmond (Staten Is.); Kings (Brooklyn); Northern Queens; Southern Queens


Winter Weather Advisory issued February 18 at 4:11AM EST until February 19 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Summary: * WHAT...Areas of freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations of a few hundredths to around one quarter of an inch. * WHERE...Northern Erie and Wyoming Counties. The greatest ice accumulations are expected across the hilltops of northern Wyoming County. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest risk for freezing rain in Erie County will be north of the Buffalo Airport and I-90, with a minimal risk for freezing rain across the City of Buffalo. Across Wyoming County, the freezing rain should remain isolated to the hilltops across the northern half of the county.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 18, 2026, 4:11 am      Expires:  February 18, 2026, 2:00 pm
Area:  Northern Erie; Wyoming


Winter Weather Advisory issued February 18 at 4:11AM EST until February 19 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Summary: * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations of one inch or less. Freezing rain accumulations of a quarter to a half inch. * WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Wayne, Northern Cayuga, and Genesee Counties. The greatest ice accumulations will likely be across portions of Niagara, Orleans, and western Monroe counties. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are possible in some areas due to ice accretion. The wintry mix and freezing rain may result in very slick conditions on untreated surfaces. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Ice will more readily accumulate on elevated surfaces. Temperatures near the freezing point combined with the higher mid-February sun angle may help mitigate impacts on area roadways, limiting ice accumulation potential.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 18, 2026, 4:11 am      Expires:  February 18, 2026, 2:00 pm
Area:  Niagara; Orleans; Monroe; Wayne; Northern Cayuga; Genesee


Dense Fog Advisory issued February 18 at 1:31AM EST until February 18 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Upton NY

Summary: * WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Portions of southern Connecticut, northeastern New Jersey, and southeastern New York. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 18, 2026, 1:31 am      Expires:  February 18, 2026, 10:00 am
Area:  Northern Fairfield; Northern New Haven; Northern Middlesex; Northern New London; Southern Fairfield; Southern New Haven; Southern Middlesex; Southern New London; Western Passaic; Eastern Passaic; Hudson; Western Bergen; Eastern Bergen; Western Essex; Eastern Essex; Western Union; Eastern Union; Orange; Putnam; Rockland; Northern Westchester; Southern Westchester; New York (Manhattan); Bronx; Richmond (Staten Is.); Kings (Brooklyn); Northwest Suffolk; Northeast Suffolk; Southwest Suffolk; Southeast Suffolk; Northern Queens; Northern Nassau; Southern Queens; Southern Nassau


Winter Weather Advisory issued February 18 at 1:01AM EST until February 19 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Albany NY

Summary: * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 4 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. * WHERE...Northern Berkshire County in western Massachusetts, the Mohawk Valley, Schoharie County, Helderbergs, Capital District, northern Taconics and the Saratoga region in eastern New York, and southern Vermont. * WHEN...From noon today to 4 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on snow covered and slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the this evening's commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A mix of snow and rain will transition to all snow this afternoon and continue into tonight before ending early Thursday morning. Localized pockets of freezing rain will be possible as well, especially along and south of Interstate 90, which may produce up to a light glaze.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 18, 2026, 1:01 am      Expires:  February 18, 2026, 5:15 pm
Area:  Northern Berkshire; Southern Herkimer; Southern Fulton; Montgomery; Northern Saratoga; Schoharie; Western Schenectady; Eastern Schenectady; Southern Saratoga; Western Albany; Eastern Albany; Western Rensselaer; Eastern Rensselaer; Northern Fulton; Southern Washington; Bennington; Western Windham; Eastern Windham


Winter Weather Advisory issued February 18 at 1:01AM EST until February 19 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Albany NY

Summary: * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations up to two inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze up to one tenth of an inch. * WHERE...Southern Berkshire County in western Massachusetts and Greene, Columbia and western Ulster counties in eastern New York. * WHEN...From noon today to 4 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the this evening's commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A mix of rain and freezing rain is expected this afternoon before changing to snow or a wintry mix, including freezing rain, tonight before ending early Thursday morning.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 18, 2026, 1:01 am      Expires:  February 18, 2026, 5:15 pm
Area:  Southern Berkshire; Western Greene; Eastern Greene; Western Columbia; Eastern Columbia; Western Ulster


Winter Weather Advisory issued February 18 at 12:43AM EST until February 19 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Binghamton NY

Summary: * WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 4 inches. * WHERE...Northern Oneida County. * WHEN...From noon today to 4 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 18, 2026, 12:43 am      Expires:  February 18, 2026, 2:00 pm
Area:  Northern Oneida


Winter Weather Advisory issued February 18 at 12:43AM EST until February 19 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Binghamton NY

Summary: * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations up to two inches and ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch. * WHERE...Chenango, Cortland, Delaware, Madison, Onondaga, Otsego, and Southern Oneida Counties. * WHEN...From noon today to 4 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 18, 2026, 12:43 am      Expires:  February 18, 2026, 2:00 pm
Area:  Onondaga; Madison; Southern Oneida; Cortland; Chenango; Otsego; Delaware


Special Weather Statement issued February 17 at 11:11PM EST by NWS Upton NY

Summary: Surface temperatures were at or below freezing across much of the area, and will remain below freezing through the overnight and into early Wednesday morning. With widespread dense fog expected moisture will freeze on the cold surfaces resulting in black ice. Motorists are urged to slow down and travel with caution into Wednesday morning.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 17, 2026, 11:11 pm      Expires:  February 18, 2026, 10:00 am
Area:  Northern Fairfield; Northern New Haven; Northern Middlesex; Northern New London; Southern Fairfield; Southern New Haven; Southern Middlesex; Southern New London; Western Passaic; Eastern Passaic; Western Bergen; Eastern Bergen; Western Essex; Western Union; Orange; Putnam; Rockland; Northern Westchester; Southern Westchester; Northwest Suffolk; Northeast Suffolk; Southwest Suffolk; Southeast Suffolk; Northern Nassau; Southern Nassau


Air Quality Alert issued February 17 at 3:29PM EST by NWS Upton NY

Summary: The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for the following counties: New York, Bronx, Kings, Queens, Richmond, Westchester, Rockland until midnight EST Wednesday night. Air quality levels in outdoor air are predicted to be greater than an Air Quality Index value of 100 for the pollutant of Fine Particulates. The Air Quality Index, or AQI, was created as an easy way to correlate levels of different pollutants to one scale. The higher the AQI value, the greater the health concern. When pollution levels are elevated, the New York State Department of Health recommends that individuals consider limiting strenuous outdoor physical activity to reduce the risk of adverse health effects. People who may be especially sensitive to the effects of elevated levels of pollutants include the very young, and those with preexisting respiratory problems such as asthma or heart disease. Those with symptoms should consider consulting their personal physician. For additional information, please visit the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation website at, https://on.ny.gov/nyaqi, or call the Air Quality Hotline at 1 800 5 3 5, 1 3 4 5.
Severity:  Unknown    Effective:  February 17, 2026, 3:29 pm      Expires:  February 19, 2026, 12:00 am
Area:  Rockland; Northern Westchester; Southern Westchester; New York (Manhattan); Bronx; Richmond (Staten Is.); Kings (Brooklyn); Northern Queens; Southern Queens