Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 23 at 4:49PM EDT by NWS Albany NY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 23, 2026 - 1:49pm
Expires:
August 23, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 449 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Forked Lake Public Campground, or 16 miles west of Indian Lake,
moving northeast at 35 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...
Blue Mountain Lake, Forked Lake Public Campground, Lake Eaton
Campground, Golden Beach Campground, Long Lake, Hasbroucks, Eagle
Nest, Woods, Quaker Beach, Catlin Lake, and Deerland.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Hamilton
Forcast Office:
NWS Albany NY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov