Dear Emergency Managers and other partners, There is a potential for severe thunderstorms Thursday afternoon into Thursday evening. The main impacts from any severe thunderstorm would be damaging winds and large hail, although isolated tornadoes are possible. Currently, there is greater confidence for severe thunderstorms from around Albany westward. The Storm Prediction Center has outlined this region in a Slight Risk with a Marginal Risk for areas east of Albany into western New England. Please refer to attached PDF briefing for more 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