Massachusetts, New York Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/09/2026 16:55

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 9 at 7:55PM EDT by NWS Albany NY
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 9, 2026 - 4:55pm
Expires: 
July 9, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description: 
At 755 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Austerlitz, or 9 miles southwest of Pittsfield, moving east at 15 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 800 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by this storm include Canaan, Barkerville, Wheatleigh, Stevens Corner, Richmond Furnace, Mahkeenac Heights, Beachwood, Queechy, Tanglewood, and Eastover. 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