Headline:
Tornado Warning issued August 27 at 5:59PM EDT until August 27 at 6:30PM EDT by NWS Albany NY
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 27, 2026 - 2:59pm
Expires:
August 27, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 559 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 5 miles north of Saratoga Springs, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Kings, Wilton, Kings Station, Travers Corners, Gurn Spring,
Greenfield Center, Barnes Corners and North Greenfield.
Instruction:
Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built building
away from windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a
vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself
from flying debris.
Area Description:
Saratoga, NY
Forcast Office:
NWS Albany NY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov