Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 15 at 7:43PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 15, 2026 - 4:43pm
Expires:
April 15, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 743 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Van Etten, or 13 miles southeast of Odessa, moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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...
Owego, Danby, Caroline, Candor, Spencer, Van Etten, South Danby,
Willseyville, West Danby, and North Spencer.
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:
Chemung; Tompkins; Tioga
Forcast Office:
NWS Binghamton NY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov