Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued October 16 at 6:09PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 16, 2026 - 3:09pm
Expires:
October 16, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 609 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Hopewell Junction, or near Pawling, moving east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Sherman and New Fairfield.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for
southern Connecticut.
Area Description:
Northern Fairfield
Forcast Office:
NWS Upton NY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov