Weather Alerts For Canaan, NY

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albany NY 1215 PM EST Thu Dec 18 2025 Northern Berkshire-Southern Berkshire-Eastern Rensselaer-Eastern Columbia-Bennington- Including the cities of Florida, Eagle Bridge, Great Barrington, Stamford, Hoosick Falls, Stephentown, Berlin, Bennington, New Lebanon, Sandisfield, North Adams, Pittsfield, Hancock, Woodford State Park, Pownal, Dalton, and South Egremont 1215 PM EST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...South to southeast winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph for late tonight into Friday morning. Westerly winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph Friday afternoon through late Friday evening. * WHERE...In Massachusetts, Berkshire County. In New York, Eastern Columbia and Eastern Rensselaer Counties. In Vermont, Bennington County. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will increase through the overnight, with the strongest south to southeast wind gusts to 60 mph late tonight into Friday morning. Winds will switch to the west for Friday afternoon into late Friday evening and remain gusty. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. &&