Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 27 at 1:34PM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 27, 2026 - 10:34am
Expires:
August 27, 2026 - 11:15am
Description:
At 134 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles northwest of Colton, or 17 miles south of Potsdam Village,
moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Hopkinton, Parishville, Waverly, Colton, Dickinson, Santa Clara,
Clare, Stark, Carry Falls Reservoir, Lake Ozonia, Nicholville, St.
Regis Falls, Azure Mountain, South Colton, Dickinson Center, Higley
Flow State Park and Madawaska.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until
this storm passes.
Area Description:
Northern Franklin; Southeastern St. Lawrence; Southern Franklin
Forcast Office:
NWS Burlington VT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov