Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 5:13PM EDT by NWS Albany NY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 2:13pm
Expires:
August 14, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 512 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Caroga Lake Public Campground, or 7 miles northwest of Gloversville,
moving southeast at 40 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...
Saratoga Springs, Amsterdam, Gloversville, Johnstown, Fonda,
Glenville, Ballston Spa, Broadalbin, Hagaman, Edinburg, Northville,
Mayfield, Round Lake, Fort Johnson, Galway, Cranberry Creek,
Northampton Beach Public Campground, Caroga Lake, Rotterdam Junction,
and Burnt Hills.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 90 between exits 27 and 28.
Interstate 87 between exits 12 and 15.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Southern Fulton; Montgomery; Northern Saratoga; Western Schenectady; Eastern Schenectady; Southern Saratoga; Northern Fulton
Forcast Office:
NWS Albany NY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov