Weather Warnings for New York

Issued by the National Weather Service

Current watches, warnings, and advisories for New York
Alerts Updated: February 26, 2026, 12:00 pm  UTC


Special Weather Statement issued February 26 at 3:23AM EST by NWS Upton NY

Summary: Lightening winds and clearing skies are allowing temperatures to drop quickly this morning. Much of the area will likely see temperatures below freezing by sunrise. These freezing temperatures combined with snow melt may cause areas of black ice. Use caution if traveling this morning as black ice can make conditions very slick. Leave extra room between you and the car in front of you. Additionally, pedestrians should use caution walking on any untreated surfaces.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 26, 2026, 3:23 am      Expires:  February 26, 2026, 9:00 am
Area:  Western Passaic; Eastern Passaic; Hudson; Western Bergen; Eastern Bergen; Western Essex; Eastern Essex; Western Union; Eastern Union; 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


Special Weather Statement issued February 26 at 3:23AM EST by NWS Upton NY

Summary: Lightening winds and clearing skies are allowing temperatures to drop quickly this morning. Much of the area will likely see temperatures below freezing by sunrise if not already. These freezing temperatures combined with overnight precipitation and snowmelt have already caused areas of black ice. Black ice is expected to become more widespread by sunrise. Use caution if traveling this morning as black ice can make conditions very slick and potentially hazardous. Leave extra room between you and the car in front of you. Additionally, pedestrians should use caution walking on any untreated surfaces.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 26, 2026, 3:23 am      Expires:  February 26, 2026, 9:00 am
Area:  Northern Fairfield; Northern New Haven; Northern Middlesex; Northern New London; Southern Fairfield; Southern New Haven; Southern Middlesex; Southern New London; Orange; Putnam; Rockland; Northern Westchester; Southern Westchester