Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 14 at 3:13PM EDT by NWS Albany NY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 14, 2026 - 12:13pm
Expires:
April 14, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description:
At 313 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Forestport, or 9 miles east of Boonville, moving east at 50 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...
Lake Pleasant, Caswell Lake, Mountain Home, Atwell, Wheelertown,
Piseco, Rudeston, North Wilmurt, Higgins Bay, Herkimer Landing, and
Hoffmeister.
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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for
eastern New York.
Area Description:
Northern Herkimer; Hamilton
Forcast Office:
NWS Albany NY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov