Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 21 at 3:00PM EDT by NWS Albany NY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 21, 2026 - 12:00pm
Expires:
July 21, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description:
At 259 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms over Modena, or 7 miles north of Walden, moving
northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Poughkeepsie, New Paltz, Wallkill, Hyde Park, Plattekill, Pleasant
Valley, Hurley, Highland, Modena, Fairview, High Falls, Staatsburg,
Tillson, Lloyd, Esopus, Rosendale, Gardiner, Marbletown, Tuckers
Corner, and Maple Hill.
This includes Interstate 87 near exit 18.
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 Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for east central
New York.
Area Description:
Eastern Ulster; Western Dutchess
Forcast Office:
NWS Albany NY
Sender: