Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 27 at 8:15PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 27, 2026 - 5:15pm
Expires:
July 27, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 814 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Rush, or 7 miles west of Montrose, moving east at 15 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 vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Rush, Montrose, Dimock, Friendsville, Birchardville, Elk Lake, Salt
Springs State Park, and Lawton.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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.
Area Description:
Susquehanna
Forcast Office:
NWS Binghamton NY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov