Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 21 at 6:05PM EDT by NWS Albany NY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 21, 2026 - 3:05pm
Expires:
July 21, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 605 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Modena, or near New Paltz, moving east at 30 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...
Poughkeepsie, New Paltz, Plattekill, Pleasant Valley, Highland,
Millbrook, Modena, Fairview, Red Oaks Mill, Myers Corner, Beekman,
Lloyd, Tuckers Corner, Salt Point, Forest Glen, Knapps Corner, Hoxie
Corner, Clove Valley, Elting Corners, and Haviland.
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.
Area Description:
Eastern Ulster; Western Dutchess; Eastern Dutchess
Forcast Office:
NWS Albany NY
Sender: