Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 1 at 5:27PM EDT by NWS Albany NY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 1, 2026 - 2:27pm
Expires:
July 1, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 527 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Central Bridge, or 11 miles northeast of Cobleskill, moving east at
20 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...
Duanesburg, Delanson, Central Bridge, Esperance, Duane, Old Central
Bridge, Rockwell Corners, Quaker Street, Mariaville, Burtonsville,
Eaton Corners, Oak Ridge, Sidney Corners, Lib Corners, West Township,
Dwelly Corners, Fox Corners, Duane Mansion, Schoharie Junction, and
Sloansville.
This includes Interstate 88 near exit 23.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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:
Montgomery; Schoharie; Western Schenectady; Western Albany
Forcast Office:
NWS Albany NY
Sender: