New York Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/01/2026 16:05

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 1 at 7:05PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 1, 2026 - 4:05pm
Expires: 
July 1, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description: 
At 704 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Hartwood, or 7 miles southeast of Monticello, moving east at 20 mph. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Otisville around 715 PM EDT. Howells around 720 PM EDT. Middletown around 735 PM EDT.
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: 
Orange
Forcast Office: 
NWS Upton NY