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Special Weather Statement for Eastern Ulster; Western Dutchess

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At 259 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Modena, or 7 miles north of Walden, moving northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted...

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If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. 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. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for east central New York.

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At 259 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Modena, or 7 miles north of Walden, moving northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Poughkeepsie, New Paltz, Wallkill, Hyde Park, Plattekill, Pleasant Valley, Hurley, Highland, Modena, Fairview, High Falls, Staatsburg, Tillson, Lloyd, Esopus, Rosendale, Gardiner, Marbletown, Tuckers Corner, and Maple Hill. This includes Interstate 87 near exit 18.

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    Special Weather Statement issued July 21 at 3:00PM EDT by NWS Albany NY

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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Albany NY. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.

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