Hurricane Sandy will approach the mid-Atlantic coast on Monday and pass south of the Saratoga region on Monday night, bringing some heavy rain and strong winds to the region into early Tuesday morning.
A High Wind Warning is in effect for the potential of strong and damaging winds from 9 a.m. Monday through 11 a.m. Tuesday. Wind speeds will strengthen rapidly Monday morning and will last through much of Monday night and into early Tuesday. Winds are expected to be sustained from the northeast at 30 to 40 mph, with gusts exceeding 65 mph in the valleys and 75 mph across the higher terrain. Strong winds will likely bring down trees and power lines with widespread power outages possible. Any loose objects will also be easily propelled into the air becoming flying projectiles.
A Flood Watch is in effect from Monday afternoon through late Tuesday night. Very heavy rainfall from Hurricane Sandy will lead to rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches in valley locations and 2 to 4 inches across the higher terrain, expect in the Catskills where up to 6 inches may fall.
Be sure that proper precautions have been taken for long duration power outages in the area.
Hurricane Sandy will impact the region on Monday with strong winds and some heavy rainfall.