Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 1 at 6:57PM EDT by NWS Albany NY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 1, 2026 - 3:57pm
Expires:
July 1, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 656 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms over Clifton Park, moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
Troy, Clifton Park, Cohoes, Mechanicville, Niskayuna, Waterford,
Alplaus, Country Knolls, Center Brunswick, East Glenville, Halfmoon,
Stillwater, Schaghticoke, Lansingburgh, Schaghticoke Hill, Groom
Corners, Melrose, Willow Glen, Coons, and Aqueduct.
This includes Interstate 87 between exits 8A and 10.
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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM EDT for
east central New York.
Area Description:
Eastern Schenectady; Southern Saratoga; Eastern Albany; Western Rensselaer
Forcast Office:
NWS Albany NY
Sender: