Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 1 at 2:40AM EDT by NWS Albany NY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 30, 2026 - 11:40pm
Expires:
July 1, 2026 - 12:45am
Description:
At 240 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Cherry Valley, or 10 miles southwest of Canajoharie, moving southeast
at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Cobleskill, Middleburgh, Schoharie, Richmondville, Sharon Springs,
Livingstonville, Central Bridge, Carlisle, Sharon, Seward, Esperance,
Zeh Corners, Beekman Corners, West Richmondville, Huntersland,
Warnerville, Engleville, Gardnersville, Becker Corners, and Shutts
Corners.
This includes Interstate 88 between exits 20 and 23.
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:
Schoharie
Forcast Office:
NWS Albany NY
Sender: