Here it comes

Parts of Western and Central New York were hammered by storms Monday afternoon and evening.

That front is making its way to the Albany area. The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the region until midnight. Strong winds and heavy rain is expected. 

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for portions of eastern New York through midnight. Thunderstorms that become severe will be capable of producing damaging wind gusts! #nywx pic.twitter.com/5qUYTuJVKz

— NWS Albany (@NWSAlbany) July 15, 2024

Line of strong to severe thunderstorms is approaching. History of damaging winds in storms. Storms reach the western Mohawk Valley, southwest Adirondacks and Schoharie Valley between 730 PM and 830 PM. Seek safe shelter stay sheltered until 30 minutes after last thunder heard. pic.twitter.com/JeFHrbtBbu

— NWS Albany (@NWSAlbany) July 15, 2024