**** 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@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>