Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 10:09PM EDT by NWS Albany NY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 16, 2026 - 7:09pm
Expires:
April 16, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
At 1008 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms and
strong outflow winds along a line extending from near Mt. Tabor to
Pownal to near Chatham. Movement was east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Outflow driven wind gusts 40 to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Pittsfield, Bennington, North Adams, Brattleboro, Hoosick Falls,
Bellows Falls, Arlington, Londonderry, Townshend, Nassau, Manchester,
Stratton, Adams, Williamstown, Shaftsbury, Pownal, Cheshire,
Stephentown, Putney, and New Lebanon.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Northern Berkshire; Southern Berkshire; Western Rensselaer; Eastern Rensselaer; Western Columbia; Eastern Columbia; Southern Washington; Bennington; Western Windham; Eastern Windham
Forcast Office:
NWS Albany NY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov