New York Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/02/2026 14:48

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 2 at 5:48PM EDT by NWS Albany NY
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 2, 2026 - 2:48pm
Expires: 
July 2, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description: 
At 547 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Newport, or 9 miles northeast of Utica, moving east at 30 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... Little Falls, Dolgeville, Newport, Stratford, Middleville, Poland, Cold Brook, Russia, Oppenheim, Fairfield, Norway, Ingham Mills, West Frankfort, Curtis, Farrel Corner, Countryman, Lotville, Rasbach Corner, Knappville, and Burrell Corners.
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: 
Southern Herkimer; Southern Fulton; Northern Fulton
Forcast Office: 
NWS Albany NY