New York Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/16/2026 11:41

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 2:41PM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 16, 2026 - 11:41am
Expires: 
July 16, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description: 
At 240 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Fine, moving southeast at 55 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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... Clifton, Pitcairn, Edwards, Fine, Piercefield, Hermon, Clare, Russell, Colton, Tupper Lake, Lower Oswegatchie, Aldrich, Horseshoe Lake, Wanakena, South Edwards, Cranberry Lake, Newton Falls, and Star Lake.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until this storm passes.
Area Description: 
Southeastern St. Lawrence; Southern Franklin; Southwestern St. Lawrence
Forcast Office: 
NWS Burlington VT