New York Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/01/2026 19:01

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 1 at 10:01PM EDT by NWS Albany NY
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 1, 2026 - 7:01pm
Expires: 
July 1, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description: 
At 1001 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Lewey Lake Campground, or near Speculator, moving east at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Indian Lake, Speculator, Inlet, Brown Tract Pond Campground, Limekiln Lake Campground, Big Moose, Eighth Lake Campground, Lewey Lake Campground, Eagle Bay, North Creek, Raquette Lake, Golden Beach Campground, Alger Island Public Campground, Lake Durant Campground, Sodom, Perkins Clearing, Edwards Hill, Carter Station, Holcombville, and First Lake.
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. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM EDT for eastern and east central New York.
Area Description: 
Northern Herkimer; Hamilton; Northern Warren
Forcast Office: 
NWS Albany NY