Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 4 at 4:55PM EDT by NWS Albany NY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 4, 2026 - 1:55pm
Expires:
July 4, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 455 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Jefferson, or 16 miles southwest of Cobleskill, moving southeast at
25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Jefferson, Gilboa, Prattsville, North Blenheim, Conesville, West
Jefferson, South Jefferson, South Gilboa, Baird Corners, Mosquito
Point, Vorman Corners, Broome Center, Ruth, East Jefferson, Five
Corners, Arabia, Four Corners, Welch Corners, West Conesville, and
Mackey.
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.
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:
Schoharie; Western Greene
Forcast Office:
NWS Albany NY
Sender: