Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 27 at 6:36PM EDT by NWS Albany NY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 27, 2026 - 3:36pm
Expires:
July 27, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 635 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Kent, or 8 miles north of Sherman, moving southeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size 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...
New Milford, Kent, Gaylordsville, New Preston, Washington,
Northville, Merwinsville, Candlewood Springs, South Kent, Kent
Furnace, Candlewood Trails, Hickory Haven, Lower Merryall, Marble
Dale, Kent Green, Boardman Bridge, Preston Hill, Birch Groves, Bulls
Bridge, and Upper Merryall.
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.
Area Description:
Northern Litchfield; Southern Litchfield; Eastern Dutchess
Forcast Office:
NWS Albany NY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov