Marine Weather and Tide Forecast for Great Barrington, MA
May 20, 2024 5:58 PM EDT (21:58 UTC) Change Location
 | Sunrise 5:24 AM Sunset 8:14 PM Moonrise 5:32 PM Moonset 3:47 AM |
ANZ335 Long Island Sound West Of New Haven Ct/port Jefferson Ny- 357 Pm Edt Mon May 20 2024
Tonight - S winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming sw after midnight. Seas 1 ft or less. Wave detail: se 1 ft at 2 seconds. Areas of fog late with vsby less than 1 nm.
Tue - SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 1 ft or less. Wave detail: S 1 ft at 2 seconds. Areas of fog in the morning with vsby less than 1 nm.
Tue night - S winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 1 ft or less. Wave detail: S 1 ft at 2 seconds.
Wed - SW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 1 ft or less, then around 2 ft in the afternoon. Wave detail: sw 1 ft at 2 seconds.
Wed night - S winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt, becoming sw 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas around 2 ft in the evening, then 1 ft or less. Wave detail: S 1 ft at 2 seconds. Slight chance of showers after midnight.
Thu - SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 1 ft or less. Chance of showers in the afternoon.
Thu night - SW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming W after midnight. Seas 1 ft or less. Chance of tstms. Chance of showers. Vsby 1 to 3 nm.
Fri - W winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 1 ft or less.
Fri night - NW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 1 ft or less.
Sat - E winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 1 ft or less.
Sat night - SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 1 ft or less. Chance of showers.
winds and seas may be higher in and near tstms.
winds and seas may be higher in and near tstms.
ANZ300 357 Pm Edt Mon May 20 2024
Synopsis for the long island and connecticut coastal waters - High pressure will be in control through Wednesday. Offshore high pressure going into midweek gives way to an approaching cold front Thursday. This cold front moves across Thursday night and eventually slows down south of long island Friday before dissipating. High pressure returns to the local area thereafter for Friday night into early Saturday. Another low pressure system approaches the area next weekend.
FXUS61 KALY 201948 AFDALY
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION National Weather Service Albany NY 348 PM EDT Mon May 20 2024
SYNOPSIS
It will remain mild tonight with a mostly clear sky and some patchy late-night fog. Tuesday will be another warm day, with a few afternoon thunderstorms across northern areas. Hot weather is expected again on Wednesday, with the threat for some showers or thunderstorms for Wednesday night into Thursday, before more seasonable temperatures return to the region.
NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 AM TUESDAY MORNING/
As of 348 PM EDT...Surface high pressure (around 1018 mb) is located off the eastern seaboard. Upper level ridge axis, extending from the mid Atlantic north-northeast towards New England, is centered close to the area, but this will be shifting slightly east-southeast for tonight.
Visible satellite imagery shows some passing cirrus, along with diurnal cumulus (mainly for the high terrain). Skies will remain fairly clear into tonight, as the diurnal cumulus dissipates, and just the passing cirrus clouds remain. A light south to southeast flow at low levels will continue to keep low levels fairly moist.
After the warm temps today, it will cool this evening, but the relatively high dewpoints will keep temps from getting too chilly tonight. Most spots will see lows in the 50s to near 60.
Some patchy fog may develop in valley areas (especially spots sheltered within the terrain), but fog should be fairly brief and limited to just the late night hours.
SHORT TERM /6 AM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT/
With the ridge axis shifting eastward, a weak disturbance will be passing by to the north on Tuesday. The best dynamics will be well north of the area across southern Canada. Northern areas could see a stray shower or t-storm as early as the morning hours, although the better chance is likely in the afternoon or early evening hours. Even then, coverage will be fairly isolated, as the best forcing will be north of the area. While the warm and humid air mass in place will allow for plenty of instability, shear looks limited, with 0-6 km bulk shear values around 20 kts and mid level lapse rates look fairly poor as well. Any thunderstorm in our area should be fairly brief and short- lived, although some gusty winds can't be ruled out when storms collapse thanks to the strong DCAPE and an inverted v setup in the lower portion of the sounding profile. With plenty of warm temps in place, it will another very warm day, with many areas seeing highs well into the 80s.
After the disturbance departs, quiet weather will return for Tuesday night, but it looks muggy and mild, with many spots seeing lows in the 60s and skies becoming mostly clear once again.
Ridging will try to reestablish itself briefly on Wednesday.
Temps aloft look very warm for late May (850 hpa temps around +15 to +18 C) and high should once again be well into the 80s, with even some lows 90s possible in the Capital Region. Heat Index values look to fall short of Advisory criteria, but it will be close and anyone being outdoors should take caution, as this will be the first shot of real heat for this season. After a mostly sunny start to the day, some clouds will begin to increase for late in the day, as the next disturbance begins to approach from the Great Lakes.
Some showers and thunderstorms are possible for Wed evening into Wed night, as a pre-frontal surface trough heads towards the area. The timing isn't favorable for strong storms and shear still looks fairly low, so just scattered showers and non- severe thunderstorms are anticipated. Lows will be in the 60s and it will continue to feel rather humid on Wed night.
LONG TERM /THURSDAY THROUGH MONDAY/
Frontal boundary will be moving through the region on Thursday.
There still are some questions regarding the exact timing of the frontal boundary. 0-6 km bulk shear may increase somewhat, although the best upper level forcing will still be fairly well displaced from the surface boundary. There is the potential for some stronger storms on Thursday if the boundary comes through during the afternoon and some better heating can occur ahead of the front allowing for more instability. Will continue to mention a high chance for showers and t-storms on Thursday, with daytime temps still in the 80s in many areas.
Behind the front, more seasonable and less humid air will return for Friday. Daytime temps will only be in the 70s, with more reasonable dewpoints and no expected precip. It should continue to remain fairly quiet into Saturday as well, with comfortable temps and humidity levels and little chance for any precip.
The forecast for Sunday into Labor Day is a little more uncertain, but mostly due to being farther out in the forecast period and there is uncertainty regarding exact timing of any approaching disturbances. There could be some approaching upper level disturbances from the west, allowing for some scattered shower and t-storm activity, but the forecast doesn't look a wash out at all and most of the time it will be dry. Temps look seasonable in the 70s with typical levels of humidity for late May.
AVIATION /19Z MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/
Through 18Z Tue...VFR flying conditions expected to prevail into tonight with continued few-sct fair wx cu at 3-5 kft, few-sct ci at 25 kft, and unrestricted vsbys. Overnight, diurnal cu will dissipate with valley fog/mist expected to develop after 08-09Z Tue. ALB may remain VFR despite VCFG, while other terminals are more likely to see MVFR or IFR cigs/vsbys. Any fog will rapidly lift after sunrise, with widespread VFR expected again after 12Z Tue.
Light south to southwest winds at 3-6 kt will continue through this afternoon, before diminishing to calm or light and variable through the evening and overnight, after 00-03Z Tue. Winds subsequently increase again out of the south to southwest at 4-8 kt after 12Z Tue.
Outlook...
Tuesday Night: No Operational Impact. NO SIG WX.
Wednesday: Low Operational Impact
Slight Chance of SHRA
TSRA.
Wednesday Night: Moderate Operational Impact
Chance of SHRA
TSRA.
Thursday: Moderate Operational Impact
Chance of SHRA
TSRA.
Thursday Night: Low Operational Impact
Slight Chance of SHRA
TSRA.
Friday: No Operational Impact. NO SIG WX.
Friday Night: No Operational Impact. NO SIG WX.
Saturday: Low Operational Impact. Slight Chance of SHRA.
CLIMATE
Record High Temperature for May 21:
Albany: 92 in 1941 Glens Falls: 93 in 1921 Poughkeepsie: 95 in 1996
Record High Temperature for May 22:
Albany: 97 in 1911 Glens Falls: 98 in 1911 Poughkeepsie: 98 in 1941
ALY WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
CT...None.
NY...None.
MA...None.
VT...None.
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION National Weather Service Albany NY 348 PM EDT Mon May 20 2024
SYNOPSIS
It will remain mild tonight with a mostly clear sky and some patchy late-night fog. Tuesday will be another warm day, with a few afternoon thunderstorms across northern areas. Hot weather is expected again on Wednesday, with the threat for some showers or thunderstorms for Wednesday night into Thursday, before more seasonable temperatures return to the region.
NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 AM TUESDAY MORNING/
As of 348 PM EDT...Surface high pressure (around 1018 mb) is located off the eastern seaboard. Upper level ridge axis, extending from the mid Atlantic north-northeast towards New England, is centered close to the area, but this will be shifting slightly east-southeast for tonight.
Visible satellite imagery shows some passing cirrus, along with diurnal cumulus (mainly for the high terrain). Skies will remain fairly clear into tonight, as the diurnal cumulus dissipates, and just the passing cirrus clouds remain. A light south to southeast flow at low levels will continue to keep low levels fairly moist.
After the warm temps today, it will cool this evening, but the relatively high dewpoints will keep temps from getting too chilly tonight. Most spots will see lows in the 50s to near 60.
Some patchy fog may develop in valley areas (especially spots sheltered within the terrain), but fog should be fairly brief and limited to just the late night hours.
SHORT TERM /6 AM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT/
With the ridge axis shifting eastward, a weak disturbance will be passing by to the north on Tuesday. The best dynamics will be well north of the area across southern Canada. Northern areas could see a stray shower or t-storm as early as the morning hours, although the better chance is likely in the afternoon or early evening hours. Even then, coverage will be fairly isolated, as the best forcing will be north of the area. While the warm and humid air mass in place will allow for plenty of instability, shear looks limited, with 0-6 km bulk shear values around 20 kts and mid level lapse rates look fairly poor as well. Any thunderstorm in our area should be fairly brief and short- lived, although some gusty winds can't be ruled out when storms collapse thanks to the strong DCAPE and an inverted v setup in the lower portion of the sounding profile. With plenty of warm temps in place, it will another very warm day, with many areas seeing highs well into the 80s.
After the disturbance departs, quiet weather will return for Tuesday night, but it looks muggy and mild, with many spots seeing lows in the 60s and skies becoming mostly clear once again.
Ridging will try to reestablish itself briefly on Wednesday.
Temps aloft look very warm for late May (850 hpa temps around +15 to +18 C) and high should once again be well into the 80s, with even some lows 90s possible in the Capital Region. Heat Index values look to fall short of Advisory criteria, but it will be close and anyone being outdoors should take caution, as this will be the first shot of real heat for this season. After a mostly sunny start to the day, some clouds will begin to increase for late in the day, as the next disturbance begins to approach from the Great Lakes.
Some showers and thunderstorms are possible for Wed evening into Wed night, as a pre-frontal surface trough heads towards the area. The timing isn't favorable for strong storms and shear still looks fairly low, so just scattered showers and non- severe thunderstorms are anticipated. Lows will be in the 60s and it will continue to feel rather humid on Wed night.
LONG TERM /THURSDAY THROUGH MONDAY/
Frontal boundary will be moving through the region on Thursday.
There still are some questions regarding the exact timing of the frontal boundary. 0-6 km bulk shear may increase somewhat, although the best upper level forcing will still be fairly well displaced from the surface boundary. There is the potential for some stronger storms on Thursday if the boundary comes through during the afternoon and some better heating can occur ahead of the front allowing for more instability. Will continue to mention a high chance for showers and t-storms on Thursday, with daytime temps still in the 80s in many areas.
Behind the front, more seasonable and less humid air will return for Friday. Daytime temps will only be in the 70s, with more reasonable dewpoints and no expected precip. It should continue to remain fairly quiet into Saturday as well, with comfortable temps and humidity levels and little chance for any precip.
The forecast for Sunday into Labor Day is a little more uncertain, but mostly due to being farther out in the forecast period and there is uncertainty regarding exact timing of any approaching disturbances. There could be some approaching upper level disturbances from the west, allowing for some scattered shower and t-storm activity, but the forecast doesn't look a wash out at all and most of the time it will be dry. Temps look seasonable in the 70s with typical levels of humidity for late May.
AVIATION /19Z MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/
Through 18Z Tue...VFR flying conditions expected to prevail into tonight with continued few-sct fair wx cu at 3-5 kft, few-sct ci at 25 kft, and unrestricted vsbys. Overnight, diurnal cu will dissipate with valley fog/mist expected to develop after 08-09Z Tue. ALB may remain VFR despite VCFG, while other terminals are more likely to see MVFR or IFR cigs/vsbys. Any fog will rapidly lift after sunrise, with widespread VFR expected again after 12Z Tue.
Light south to southwest winds at 3-6 kt will continue through this afternoon, before diminishing to calm or light and variable through the evening and overnight, after 00-03Z Tue. Winds subsequently increase again out of the south to southwest at 4-8 kt after 12Z Tue.
Outlook...
Tuesday Night: No Operational Impact. NO SIG WX.
Wednesday: Low Operational Impact
Slight Chance of SHRA
TSRA.
Wednesday Night: Moderate Operational Impact
Chance of SHRA
TSRA.
Thursday: Moderate Operational Impact
Chance of SHRA
TSRA.
Thursday Night: Low Operational Impact
Slight Chance of SHRA
TSRA.
Friday: No Operational Impact. NO SIG WX.
Friday Night: No Operational Impact. NO SIG WX.
Saturday: Low Operational Impact. Slight Chance of SHRA.
CLIMATE
Record High Temperature for May 21:
Albany: 92 in 1941 Glens Falls: 93 in 1921 Poughkeepsie: 95 in 1996
Record High Temperature for May 22:
Albany: 97 in 1911 Glens Falls: 98 in 1911 Poughkeepsie: 98 in 1941
ALY WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
CT...None.
NY...None.
MA...None.
VT...None.
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| Airport | Dist | Age | Wind kt | Vis | Sky | Weather | Temp | DewPt | RH | inHg |
| KPSF PITTSFIELD MUNI,MA | 17 sm | 64 min | WSW 06 | 10 sm | Clear | 79°F | 57°F | 48% | 29.97 |
Hudson
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Mon -- 01:42 AM EDT 4.27 feet High Tide
Mon -- 03:48 AM EDT Moonset
Mon -- 05:28 AM EDT Sunrise
Mon -- 08:09 AM EDT 0.62 feet Low Tide
Mon -- 01:59 PM EDT 3.70 feet High Tide
Mon -- 05:34 PM EDT Moonrise
Mon -- 08:15 PM EDT Sunset
Mon -- 08:17 PM EDT 0.53 feet Low Tide
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
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Mon -- 01:42 AM EDT 4.27 feet High Tide
Mon -- 03:48 AM EDT Moonset
Mon -- 05:28 AM EDT Sunrise
Mon -- 08:09 AM EDT 0.62 feet Low Tide
Mon -- 01:59 PM EDT 3.70 feet High Tide
Mon -- 05:34 PM EDT Moonrise
Mon -- 08:15 PM EDT Sunset
Mon -- 08:17 PM EDT 0.53 feet Low Tide
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
Hudson, Hudson River, New York, Tide feet
| 12 am |
| 3.7 |
| 1 am |
| 4.2 |
| 2 am |
| 4.3 |
| 3 am |
| 3.9 |
| 4 am |
| 3.1 |
| 5 am |
| 2.3 |
| 6 am |
| 1.6 |
| 7 am |
| 1 |
| 8 am |
| 0.6 |
| 9 am |
| 0.9 |
| 10 am |
| 1.6 |
| 11 am |
| 2.4 |
| 12 pm |
| 3.1 |
| 1 pm |
| 3.5 |
| 2 pm |
| 3.7 |
| 3 pm |
| 3.5 |
| 4 pm |
| 2.9 |
| 5 pm |
| 2.1 |
| 6 pm |
| 1.4 |
| 7 pm |
| 0.9 |
| 8 pm |
| 0.5 |
| 9 pm |
| 0.7 |
| 10 pm |
| 1.5 |
| 11 pm |
| 2.5 |
Coxsackie
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Mon -- 02:37 AM EDT 4.65 feet High Tide
Mon -- 03:48 AM EDT Moonset
Mon -- 05:28 AM EDT Sunrise
Mon -- 08:37 AM EDT 0.72 feet Low Tide
Mon -- 02:48 PM EDT 3.87 feet High Tide
Mon -- 05:34 PM EDT Moonrise
Mon -- 08:15 PM EDT Sunset
Mon -- 08:49 PM EDT 0.51 feet Low Tide
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
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Mon -- 02:37 AM EDT 4.65 feet High Tide
Mon -- 03:48 AM EDT Moonset
Mon -- 05:28 AM EDT Sunrise
Mon -- 08:37 AM EDT 0.72 feet Low Tide
Mon -- 02:48 PM EDT 3.87 feet High Tide
Mon -- 05:34 PM EDT Moonrise
Mon -- 08:15 PM EDT Sunset
Mon -- 08:49 PM EDT 0.51 feet Low Tide
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
Coxsackie, Hudson River, New York, Tide feet
| 12 am |
| 3.5 |
| 1 am |
| 4.1 |
| 2 am |
| 4.6 |
| 3 am |
| 4.6 |
| 4 am |
| 4 |
| 5 am |
| 3.3 |
| 6 am |
| 2.6 |
| 7 am |
| 1.7 |
| 8 am |
| 0.9 |
| 9 am |
| 0.8 |
| 10 am |
| 1.3 |
| 11 am |
| 2.1 |
| 12 pm |
| 2.8 |
| 1 pm |
| 3.4 |
| 2 pm |
| 3.8 |
| 3 pm |
| 3.9 |
| 4 pm |
| 3.4 |
| 5 pm |
| 2.7 |
| 6 pm |
| 2.1 |
| 7 pm |
| 1.5 |
| 8 pm |
| 0.8 |
| 9 pm |
| 0.5 |
| 10 pm |
| 1 |
| 11 pm |
| 2 |
Albany, NY,
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