Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Albany, NY
Issued by NWS Albany, NY
817 WWUS81 KALY 211703 SPSALY Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Albany NY 103 PM EDT Tue May 21 2024 NYZ033-042-211745- Hamilton NY-Northern Warren NY- 103 PM EDT Tue May 21 2024 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT EAST CENTRAL HAMILTON AND NORTHWESTERN WARREN COUNTIES THROUGH 145 PM EDT... At 103 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Speculator, moving east at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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... Speculator, Johnsburg, North Creek, Thurman, Garnet Lake, North River, Sodom, Bakers Mills, Edwards Hill, Christian Hill, Wevertown, and Holcombville. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && LAT...LON 4351 7380 4351 7439 4360 7439 4375 7406 4375 7397 TIME...MOT...LOC 1703Z 251DEG 17KT 4358 7429 MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH $$ Frugis