Special Weather Statement for Northern Saratoga; Southern Saratoga; Western Rensselaer +2 more
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Eastern Rensselaer, Northern Saratoga, Southern Saratoga, Southern Washington, Western Rensselaer
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- Moderate
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What is happening
At 329 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Saratoga Springs, moving southeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is...
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 329 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Saratoga Springs, moving southeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny 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... Troy, Saratoga Springs, Mechanicville, Hoosick Falls, Waterford, Gates, Halfmoon, Lee, Pittstown, Easton, Stillwater, Victory, Schaghticoke, Valley Falls, Deans Corners, Schaghticoke Hill, Hoosick Junction, Grangerville, Johnsonville, and Willow Glen. People attending Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) should seek safe shelter immediately! This includes Interstate 87 between exits 13S and 15.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued August 13 at 3:29PM EDT by NWS Albany NY
Official revision
Source and limitations
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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