Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 21 at 5:01PM EDT by NWS Albany NY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 21, 2026 - 2:01pm
Expires:
July 21, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 501 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles south of Piercefield, or 13 miles southwest of Tupper Lake
Village, moving east at 35 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...
Nehasane, Sabattis, Partlow, Little Tupper Lake, Robinwood, and Lake
Lila.
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.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for eastern New
York.
Area Description:
Hamilton
Forcast Office:
NWS Albany NY
Sender: