Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 6 at 5:14PM EDT by NWS Albany NY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 6, 2026 - 2:14pm
Expires:
June 6, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 513 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Lewey Lake Campground, or near Indian Lake, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Speculator, Johnsburg, Chestertown, North Creek, Byrnes Corners,
Sodom, Riparius, Edwards Hill, Christian Hill, Wevertown,
Pottersville, Holcombville, North River, Igerna, Sabael, Bakers
Mills, and Darrowsville.
This includes Interstate 87 near exit 26.
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:
Hamilton; Northern Warren
Forcast Office:
NWS Albany NY