Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 3 at 2:22PM EDT by NWS Albany NY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 3, 2025 - 11:22am
Expires:
May 3, 2025 - 12:15pm
Description:
At 221 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms over Red Hook, or near Rhinebeck, moving northeast at
25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Pachin Mills, Ancramdale, Kerleys Corners, Churchtown, Linden Acres,
Ancram, Salisbury, Nevis, Alander, Fraleighs, Shekomeko, Taconic,
Silvernails, Jackson Corners, Eighmyville, Pulvers Corners,
Joyceville, Bethel, Spaulding Furnace, and Clinton Corners.
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.
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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
northern Connecticut...western Massachusetts...and east central New
York.
Area Description:
Northern Litchfield; Southern Berkshire; Western Columbia; Eastern Columbia; Eastern Ulster; Western Dutchess; Eastern Dutchess
Forcast Office:
NWS Albany NY