**** 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: Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Schoharie, Warren, Washington, Albany, Schenectady, Saratoga, Rensselaer, and Ulster Counties* Dear Emergency Managers and Other Partners, A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued until 9 pm EDT for most of eastern NY and western New England. Locally heavy rain is possible within any thunderstorms which may lead to flooding of poor drainage, urban and low lying areas. Please see the attached image for more details. 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