Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 27 at 2:59PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 27, 2026 - 11:59am
Expires:
August 27, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description:
At 259 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Gardnertown to near Peekskill. Movement
was northeast at 30 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 hail damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Newburgh and Cold Spring around 305 PM EDT.
Fahnestock State Park around 315 PM EDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
southeastern New York.
Area Description:
Orange; Putnam; Rockland; Northern Westchester
Forcast Office:
NWS Upton NY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov