Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 3 at 6:44PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 3, 2025 - 3:44pm
Expires:
May 3, 2025 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 644 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Stamford, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Stamford, Norwalk, New Canaan, Greenwich, and Darien.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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:
Southern Fairfield
Forcast Office:
NWS Upton NY