Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 23 at 5:56PM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 23, 2026 - 2:56pm
Expires:
August 23, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 556 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
North Elba, or near Lake Placid, moving northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Lake Placid, Wilmington, Jay, Black Brook, Keene, Lewis, North
Elba, St Armand, AuSable, Peru, Chesterfield, Upper Jay and Jay In
Essex County.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Western Clinton; Western Essex; Eastern Essex
Forcast Office:
NWS Burlington VT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov