Albany, N.Y. – Scattered severe thunderstorms are expected to develop across eastern New York and parts of northeast Pennsylvania this afternoon, bringing damaging winds, brief downpours, and the risk of hail between 3 and 9 p.m.
According to the National Weather Service offices in Albany and Binghamton, a Level 2 out of 5 severe weather risk covers areas from Poughkeepsie to Binghamton and as far north as Schroon Lake. The primary hazard is strong, damaging wind gusts, with localized hail and lightning also possible.
Cities under threat include Albany, Hudson, Schenectady, and Poughkeepsie, as well as northeastern Pennsylvania towns like Towanda and Honesdale. Motorists on I-87, I-88, and Route 17 should remain alert for sudden storms and reduced visibility. Downed branches and minor power outages are possible. Outdoor events and travel plans may be disrupted as storms intensify late in the afternoon.
Residents are urged to secure outdoor items, charge devices, and monitor alerts throughout the day. This weather pattern mirrors similar springtime outbreaks seen in 2021 and 2019 across the region.
Storms may linger into the evening hours, with additional alerts possible. Warnings remain in effect until at least 9 p.m. Saturday.
