Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 1 at 3:20PM EDT by NWS Albany NY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 1, 2026 - 12:20pm
Expires:
July 1, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
At 320 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Westerlo, or 13 miles southwest of Delmar, moving east at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Westerlo, Ravena, Coxsackie, Selkirk, Coeymans, Coeymans Hollow,
Norton Hill, Greenville Center, South Westerlo, West Coxsackie,
Dormansville, Callanans Corners, Sanfords Corners, Keefers Corners,
Climax, Hannacroix, Lambs Corner, South Bethlehem, Medway, and
Paradise Hill.
This includes Interstate 87 near exit 21B.
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.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Western Albany; Eastern Albany; Western Greene; Eastern Greene
Forcast Office:
NWS Albany NY
Sender: