Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 16 at 7:09PM EDT by NWS Albany NY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 16, 2026 - 4:09pm
Expires:
March 16, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 708 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line
extending from Sacandaga Campground to Livingston Manor. Movement was
northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts 35 to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Amsterdam, Gloversville, Johnstown, Cobleskill, Canajoharie, Fonda,
Jefferson, Johnsburg, Ephratah, Middleburgh, Broadalbin, Gilboa,
Hagaman, Edinburg, Summit, Northville, Schoharie, Richmondville,
Mayfield, and Prattsville.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 88 between exits 20 and 23.
Interstate 90 between exits 27 and 29.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized poor drainafeflooding. Do not drive your vehicle
through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Hamilton; Southern Fulton; Montgomery; Northern Saratoga; Northern Warren; Schoharie; Western Schenectady; Southern Saratoga; Western Greene; Western Ulster; Northern Fulton
Forcast Office:
NWS Albany NY
Sender: