Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 2 at 7:01PM EDT by NWS Albany NY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 2, 2026 - 4:01pm
Expires:
July 2, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 701 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Old Forge, moving east at 25 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...
Old Forge, Inlet, Eighth Lake Campground, Limekiln Lake Campground,
Eagle Bay, Big Moose, Alger Island Public Campground, Thendara,
Carter Station, Sagamore, Mountain Lodge, Sagamore Lake, and Kamp
Kill Kare.
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.
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:
Northern Herkimer; Hamilton
Forcast Office:
NWS Albany NY
Sender: