Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 9 at 7:36PM EDT by NWS Albany NY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 9, 2026 - 4:36pm
Expires:
July 9, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 735 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Austerlitz, or near Chatham, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Lenox around 750 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Canaan, Barkerville,
Mahkeenac Heights, Tanglewood, Red Rock, The Center At Lenox,
Stearnsville, Carey Corner, Mahkeenac Terrace, and Spencertown.
People attending Tanglewood should seek safe shelter immediately!
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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:
Northern Berkshire; Southern Berkshire; Eastern Columbia
Forcast Office:
NWS Albany NY
Sender: