**** 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. Read below for details. *This Afternoon into Early this Evening:* We continue to monitor isolated to scattered thunderstorms this afternoon. While most of not been severe, a few have produced gusty winds and heavy rain. We will continue to monitor thunderstorms through this evening and issue Special Weather Statements and, if needed, any isolated Severe Thunderstorm Warnings. We do not anticipate widespread severe weather. *Wednesday August 7, 2019* A more favorable set-up for severe weather arrives tomorrow. The potential thunderstorms and severe weather exists mainly from midday through Midnight. The Storm Prediction Center has placed eastern NY and western New England in a "Marginal Risk" for severe weather. Damaging winds will again be the primary concern. Besides the potential for damaging winds, thunderstorms on Wednesday 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 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 images for additional information. 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> Sincerely, NWS Albany www.weather.gov/albany
