Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 3 at 1:36PM EDT by NWS Albany NY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 3, 2025 - 10:36am
Expires:
May 3, 2025 - 11:15am
Description:
At 136 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Rock Hill, or 7 miles east of Monticello, moving northeast at 35 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...
Cherrytown, Palentown, Dwaarkill, Liebhardt, Fantinekill, Awosting,
Cragsmoor, Mombaccus, Honk Hill, Greenfield Park, Lackawack,
Lyonsville, Kerhonkson, Butterville, Pataukunk, Kripplebush, Spring
Glen, Sholam, Libertyville, and Springtown.
This includes Interstate 87 near exit 18.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
east central New York.
Area Description:
Western Ulster; Eastern Ulster
Forcast Office:
NWS Albany NY