Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 6 at 4:50PM EDT by NWS Albany NY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 6, 2026 - 1:50pm
Expires:
June 6, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 450 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles west of Lewey Lake Campground, or 10 miles northwest of
Speculator, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Indian Lake, Speculator, Lewey Lake Campground, Sled Harbor, Sabael,
Perkins Clearing, West Canada Lakes, Christian Hill, and Kamp Kill
Kare.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground 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:
Hamilton; Northern Warren
Forcast Office:
NWS Albany NY