Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 23 at 3:31PM EDT by NWS Albany NY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 23, 2026 - 12:31pm
Expires:
August 23, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
At 330 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Saratoga Springs, moving northeast at 45 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...
Saratoga Springs, Salem, Greenwich, Gates, Malta, Northumberland,
Schuylerville, Victory, Argyle, Deans Corners, Cossayuna, Center
Falls, Grangerville, Wayville, Middle Falls, Halls Corner, Mannings
Cove, Fitch Point, Starks Knob, and Clarks Mills.
People attending Washington County Fair should seek safe shelter
immediately!
This includes Interstate 87 between exits 13S and 13N.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Northern Saratoga; Southern Saratoga; Southern Washington
Forcast Office:
NWS Albany NY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov