Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 17 at 3:18PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 12:18pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
At 317 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Westerly, or 8 miles northeast of Mystic, moving southeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Groton, Ledyard, Voluntown, North Stonington, and Pawcatuck.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10
miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a
building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Northern New London; Southern New London
Forcast Office:
NWS Upton NY
Sender: