Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 1 at 6:59PM EDT until July 1 at 7:15PM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 1, 2026 - 3:59pm
Expires:
July 1, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 659 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near West Chazy to Ausable Chasm to Reber, moving east
at 35 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vehicles is possible. Expect wind
damage to trees and powerlines.
Locations impacted include...
Westport Village, Plattsburgh International Airport, Keeseville,
Dannemora, Jay, Willsboro, Black Brook, Peru, Chesterfield, Saranac,
Chazy, Beekmantown, AuSable, Schuyler Falls, Wilmington, Plattsburgh,
Essex, Westport, Lewis, and Franklin.
This includes Interstate 87 between mile markers 114 and 167.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Boaters on Lake Champlain should seek safe harbor now! Strong winds
will cause higher waves and sudden wind shifts may overturn boats.
If on or near Lake Champlain, get away from the water and move
indoors or inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to
15 miles from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you
are close enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter
now! Do not be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
Area Description:
Clinton, NY; Essex, NY; Franklin, NY; Addison, VT; Grand Isle, VT
Forcast Office:
NWS Burlington VT
Sender: