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NWS Albany - Slight Risk For Severe Thunderstorms Today - Saturday, August 17, 2019 103 PM
by ALB Stormreport - NOAA Service Account 17 Aug '19

17 Aug '19

**** The information in this email pertains to the following areas only:**** *- In Connecticut: Litchfield County* *- In Massachusetts: Berkshire County* *- In Vermont: Bennington & Windham Counties* *- In New York: Albany, Columbia, Dutchess, Fulton, Hamilton, Herkimer, Montgomery, Greene, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Ulster, Warren and Washington Counties* Dear Emergency Managers and other partners, *What has changed:* Upgraded most of our NY counties to a slight risk for severe weather. Expanded marginal risk for severe weather to cover rest of Albany forecast area outside of slight risk. Scattered thunderstorms are expected later this afternoon and evening. The main threat with any storms will be damaging wind gusts. Hail is also possible. In addition, storms may produce locally heavy downpours, which may cause flooding of urban, poor drainage and low lying areas. There is a chance of thunderstorms each day Sunday through Thursday, mainly during the afternoon and evening hours. Any thunderstorm will also be capable of locally heavy rainfall which may lead to water ponding on roadways and poor drainage flooding in low lying areas. Heat advisories may be needed in the Hudson River Valley Monday and Tuesday. Please see the attached graphics for today. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us via: 1. Email: alb.stormreport(a)noaa.gov 2. NWSChat at https://nwschat.weather.gov/live/ 3. Social Media: Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/NWSAlbany> and Twitter <https://twitter.com/NWSAlbany> 4. Telephone: (518) 435-9575 <518-435-9575> Sincerely, NWS Albany www.weather.gov/albany

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NWS Albany - Marginal Risk For Severe Thunderstorms Today - Saturday, August 17, 2019 410 AM
by ALB Stormreport - NOAA Service Account 17 Aug '19

17 Aug '19

**** The information in this email pertains to the following areas only:**** *- In Connecticut: Litchfield County* *- In Massachusetts: Berkshire County* *- In Vermont: Bennington & Windham Counties* *- In New York: Albany, Columbia, Dutchess, Fulton, Hamilton, Herkimer, Montgomery, Greene, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Ulster, Warren and Washington Counties* Dear Emergency Managers and other partners, Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are expected later this afternoon and evening. There is a marginal risk that storms may be severe, mainly for the Greater Capital District and points north and west. The main threat with any storms will be damaging wind gusts. Hail is also possible. In addition, storms may produce locally heavy downpours, which may cause flooding of urban, poor drainage and low lying areas. There is a chance of thunderstorms each day through Thursday, mainly during the afternoon and evening hours. Any thunderstorm will also be capable of locally heavy rainfall which may lead to water ponding on roadways and poor drainage flooding in low lying areas. Heat advisories may be needed in the Hudson River Valley Monday and Tuesday. Please see the attached severe weather outlook graphic for today. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us via: 1. Email: alb.stormreport(a)noaa.gov 2. NWSChat at https://nwschat.weather.gov/live/ 3. Social Media: Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/NWSAlbany> and Twitter <https://twitter.com/NWSAlbany> 4. Telephone: (518) 435-9575 <518-435-9575> Sincerely, NWS Albany www.weather.gov/albany

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NWS Albany - Marginal Risk For Severe Thunderstorms Through Saturday - Friday, August 16, 2019 440 PM
by ALB Stormreport - NOAA Service Account 16 Aug '19

16 Aug '19

**** The information in this email pertains to the following areas only:**** *- In Connecticut: Litchfield County* *- In Massachusetts: Berkshire County* *- In Vermont: Bennington & Windham Counties* *- In New York: Albany, Columbia, Dutchess, Fulton, Hamilton, Herkimer, Montgomery, Greene, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Ulster, Warren and Washington Counties* Dear Emergency Managers and other partners, Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are expected for this evening into tonight. There is a marginal risk that storms may be severe, mainly for areas west of the Hudson Valley. The main threat with any storms will be damaging wind gusts. In addition, storms may produce locally heavy downpours, which may cause flooding of urban, poor drainage and low lying areas. There is a chance of thunderstorms each day Saturday through Wednesday, mainly during the afternoon and evening hours. A few of the thunderstorms may produce damaging winds and hail on Saturday and most of the area is in a marginal risk for severe thunderstorms. Any thunderstorm will also be capable of locally heavy rainfall which may lead to water ponding on roadways and poor drainage flooding in low lying areas. Please see the attached severe weather outlook graphics for the rest of today and tomorrow. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us via: 1. Email: alb.stormreport(a)noaa.gov 2. NWSChat at https://nwschat.weather.gov/live/ 3. Social Media: Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/NWSAlbany> and Twitter <https://twitter.com/NWSAlbany> 4. Telephone: (518) 435-9575 <518-435-9575> Sincerely, NWS Albany www.weather.gov/albany

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NWS Albany - Thunderstorms with very heavy rain possible Today - Sent at 450 AM EDT Tuesday, August 13, 2019
by ALB Stormreport - NOAA Service Account 13 Aug '19

13 Aug '19

**** The information in this email pertains to the following areas only:**** *- In Connecticut: Litchfield County* *- In Massachusetts: Berkshire County* *- In Vermont: Bennington & Windham Counties* *- In New York: Albany, Columbia, Dutchess, Fulton, Hamilton, Herkimer, Montgomery, Greene, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Ulster, Warren and Washington Counties* Dear Emergency Managers and other partners, Numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms are expected today. Locally heavy rainfall is possible which could lead to isolated minor urban and poor drainage flooding. Please refer to the attached graphics to see the rainfall forecast through Tonight and the excessive rainfall and severe weather outlooks for which the threats have shifted farther to the south. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us via: 1. Email: alb.stormreport(a)noaa.gov 2. NWSChat at https://nwschat.weather.gov/live/ 3. Social Media: Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/NWSAlbany> and Twitter <https://twitter.com/NWSAlbany> 4. Telephone: (518) 435-9575 <518-435-9575> Sincerely, NWS Albany www.weather.gov/albany

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NWS Albany - Thunderstorms with very heavy rain with isolated flooding possible Tuesday - Sent at 547 PM EDT Monday, August 12, 2019
by ALB Stormreport - NOAA Service Account 12 Aug '19

12 Aug '19

**** The information in this email pertains to the following areas only:**** *- In Connecticut: Litchfield County* *- In Massachusetts: Berkshire County* *- In Vermont: Bennington & Windham Counties* *- In New York: Albany, Columbia, Dutchess, Fulton, Hamilton, Herkimer, Montgomery, Greene, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Ulster, Warren and Washington Counties* Dear Emergency Managers and other partners, It will turn more humid for Tuesday with numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms. Thunderstorms will be capable of producing locally heavy rainfall which could lead to urban and poor drainage flooding along with isolated flash flooding a possibility across the southeast part of the Albany Forecast Area. The threat for severe thunderstorms is expected to be across southern Ulster, Dutchess and Litchfield Counties. Please refer to the attached graphics for Tuesday's Severe Weather Outlook, Tuesday's Excessive Rainfall Outlook and Rain Forecast for Tuesday and Tuesday night. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us via: 1. Email: alb.stormreport(a)noaa.gov 2. NWSChat at https://nwschat.weather.gov/live/ 3. Social Media: Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/NWSAlbany> and Twitter <https://twitter.com/NWSAlbany> 4. Telephone: (518) 435-9575 <518-435-9575> Sincerely, NWS Albany www.weather.gov/albany

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NWS Albany - Thunderstorms with very heavy rain and isolated flooding possible Tuesday - Sent at 520 PM EDT Sunday, August 11, 2019
by ALB Stormreport - NOAA Service Account 11 Aug '19

11 Aug '19

**** The information in this email pertains to the following areas only:**** *- In Connecticut: Litchfield County* *- In Massachusetts: Berkshire County* - In New York: Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Ulster Dear Emergency Managers and other partners, Locally heavy rain and embedded thunderstorms are expected along a frontal system Tuesday, mainly from the eastern Catskills, through the mid Hudson Valley, Berkshires and Litchfield Hills. These areas are under a slight risk of excessive rainfall, where urban and small stream flooding is possible, along with isolated flash flooding. Please refer to the attached graphic for an outline of the areas with the greatest threat for excessive rainfall. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us via: 1. Email: alb.stormreport(a)noaa.gov 2. NWSChat at https://nwschat.weather.gov/live/ 3. Social Media: Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/NWSAlbany> and Twitter <https://twitter.com/NWSAlbany> 4. Telephone: (518) 435-9575 <518-435-9575>

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NWS Albany - Severe Thunderstorm Watch in Effect Until Midnight - Sent at 520 PM EDT Thursday, August 8, 2019
by ALB Stormreport - NOAA Service Account 08 Aug '19

08 Aug '19

**** The information in this email pertains to the following areas only:**** *- In Connecticut: Litchfield County* *- In Massachusetts: Berkshire County* *- In Vermont: Bennington & Windham Counties* Dear Emergency Managers and other partners, Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until MIDNIGHT for all of western New England. A line of thunderstorms continues to approach from eastern New York and will be capable of producing damaging winds and large hail. Please refer to the attached graphic for additional information. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us via: 1. Email: alb.stormreport(a)noaa.gov 2. NWSChat at https://nwschat.weather.gov/live/ 3. Social Media: Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/NWSAlbany> and Twitter <https://twitter.com/NWSAlbany> 4. Telephone: (518) 435-9575 <518-435-9575>

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NWS Albany - Additional Thunderstorms Possible on Thursday - Wednesday, August 7, 2019 - 645 PM
by ALB Stormreport - NOAA Service Account 07 Aug '19

07 Aug '19

**** The information in this email pertains to the following areas only:**** *- In Connecticut: Litchfield County* *- In Massachusetts: Berkshire County* *- In Vermont: Bennington & Windham Counties* *- In New York: Albany, Columbia, Dutchess, Fulton, Hamilton, Herkimer, Montgomery, Greene, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Ulster, Warren and Washington Counties* Dear Emergency Managers and other partners, Severe Thunderstorm Watch continues until 9 PM EDT this evening for all areas except Hamilton and Herkimer Counties. Storms are starting to wind down in intensity, but will still be capable of damaging winds and heavy downpours until 9 PM. On Thursday, additional thunderstorms are possible during the afternoon and evening hours, but likely won't be as strong or as widespread in coverage as today. However, any storm will still be capable of locally gusty winds and heavy downpours. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us via: 1. Email: alb.stormreport(a)noaa.gov 2. NWSChat at https://nwschat.weather.gov/live/ 3. Social Media: Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/NWSAlbany> and Twitter <https://twitter.com/NWSAlbany> 4. Telephone: (518) 435-9575 <518-435-9575>

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NWS Albany - Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect Until 9 PM EDT -
by ALB Stormreport - NOAA Service Account 07 Aug '19

07 Aug '19

**** The information in this email pertains to the following areas only:**** *- In Connecticut: Litchfield County* *- In Massachusetts: Berkshire County* *- In Vermont: Bennington & Windham Counties* *- In New York: Albany, Columbia, Dutchess, Fulton, Hamilton, Herkimer, Montgomery, Greene, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Ulster, Warren and Washington Counties* Dear Emergency Managers and other partners, A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for all of eastern NY (except for Herkimer/Hamilton Counties) and western New England and is in effect until 9 PM this evening. Damaging winds are the main threat with any storms, but some storms may also contain large hail. Frequent lightning and heavy rainfall will also be threats with any thunderstorms today as well. A map of the watch area has been attached to this email. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us via: 1. Email: alb.stormreport(a)noaa.gov 2. NWSChat at https://nwschat.weather.gov/live/ 3. Social Media: Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/NWSAlbany> and Twitter <https://twitter.com/NWSAlbany> 4. Telephone: (518) 435-9575 <518-435-9575>

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NWS Albany - Thunderstorm and Heavy Rainfall Potential Today thru Thursday - Updated 5 AM August 7, 2019
by ALB Stormreport - NOAA Service Account 07 Aug '19

07 Aug '19

**** The information in this email pertains to the following areas only:**** *- In Connecticut: Litchfield County* *- In Massachusetts: Berkshire County* *- In Vermont: Bennington & Windham Counties* *- In New York: Albany, Columbia, Dutchess, Fulton, Hamilton, Herkimer, Montgomery, Greene, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Ulster, Warren and Washington Counties* Dear Emergency Managers and other partners, Thunderstorms capable of damaging winds are the primary weather hazard today through Thursday. *Today August 7, 2019* The potential for thunderstorms and severe weather exists mainly from midday through Midnight. The Storm Prediction Center has placed eastern NY and western New England in a "Slight Risk" for severe weather. Damaging winds will be the primary concern. Hail and even an isolated tornado are possible. Besides the potential for damaging winds, thunderstorms today will also be capable of heavy rainfall that may lead to to ponding of water in low lying, urban and poor drainage areas. An isolated flash flood is possible and the latest Excessive Rainfall graphic has a "Marginal to Slight Risk" for our entire region to exceed flash flood guidance. *Thursday August 8, 2019* Scattered thunderstorms could occur once again Thursday afternoon and evening, some of which could contain strong wind gusts Please refer to the attached briefing for additional information. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us via: 1. Email: alb.stormreport(a)noaa.gov 2. NWSChat at https://nwschat.weather.gov/live/ 3. Social Media: Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/NWSAlbany> and Twitter <https://twitter.com/NWSAlbany> 4. Telephone: (518) 435-9575 <518-435-9575> Sincerely, NWS Albany www.weather.gov/albany

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