Alert archive / New York / Severe Thunderstorm Warnings in 2025
Severe Thunderstorm Warning 21, NWS Albany, NY
NWS Albany, NY issued this severe thunderstorm warning at May 17, 2025, 5:52 PM EDT for 4 counties in New York; Berkshire County, Massachusetts; Bennington County, Vermont. It was in force for 68 min. 3 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- May 17, 2025, 5:52 PM EDT (21:52 UTC)
- Expired
- May 17, 2025, 7:00 PM EDT
- In force
- 68 min
- Issued by
- NWS Albany, NY
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Hail
- 1.0 in
- Wind
- 60.0 mph
Counties Berkshire County, MA, Albany County, NY, Rensselaer County, NY, Saratoga County, NY, Washington County, NY, Bennington County, VT
The radar
The Albany radar (KENX), 82 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:52 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 17, 6:31 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 2 Ene North Bennington, VT | Report of a tree down along Rte 7A near the Bennington and Shaftbury town line. |
| May 17, 6:35 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 2 Ene Bennington, VT | Report of a tree down along VT Rte 9 and Furnace Grove Rd. |
| May 17, 6:45 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | Woodford State Park, VT | One tree uprooted with several snapped near the intersection of Rte 9 and Woodford State Park Rd. Time estimated from radar. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 17, 12:34 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Watch | SPC | 7 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Brookhaven, NY (KOKX), launched 12:00Z, 9.9 hours before the alert went out and 230 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 810 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 29 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 93 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 69 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
532
WUUS51 KALY 172152
SVRALY
MAC003-NYC001-083-091-115-VTC003-172300-
/O.NEW.KALY.SV.W.0021.250517T2152Z-250517T2300Z/
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Albany NY
552 PM EDT Sat May 17 2025
The National Weather Service in Albany has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northeastern Berkshire County in western Massachusetts...
Northeastern Albany County in east central New York...
Southeastern Saratoga County in east central New York...
Southern Washington County in east central New York...
Rensselaer County in east central New York...
Bennington County in southern Vermont...
* Until 700 PM EDT.
* At 552 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Saratoga Springs to Colonie, moving east at 35
mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Deans Corners, Shakers, Bleecker Stadium, Chiselville,
Grangerville, North Hancock, Readsboro Falls, Cheshire Harbor,
Northumberland, Cambridge, South Shaftsbury, Wayville, Middle
Falls, Loudonville, Bromley Village, East Kansas, Arlington,
Albany, Clifton Park Center, and Cohoes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
&&
Please report hail size...damaging winds and reports of trees down to
the National Weather Service by email at Alb.Stormreport@noaa.gov...
On Facebook at www.facebook.com/nwsalbany or twitter @nwsalbany
LAT...LON 4311 7287 4312 7300 4293 7301 4293 7292
4274 7293 4274 7302 4270 7302 4270 7295
4267 7300 4264 7295 4257 7297 4266 7385
4277 7383 4278 7381 4279 7383 4318 7378
4332 7325 4330 7299 4329 7299 4330 7282
TIME...MOT...LOC 2152Z 257DEG 29KT 4314 7374 4273 7380
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
MEM2 follow-up statements
624
WWUS51 KALY 172210
SVSALY
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Albany NY
610 PM EDT Sat May 17 2025
NYC001-091-172220-
/O.CAN.KALY.SV.W.0021.000000T0000Z-250517T2300Z/
Albany NY-Saratoga NY-
610 PM EDT Sat May 17 2025
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN ALBANY AND
SOUTHEASTERN SARATOGA COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the warned
area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
east central New York...and southern Vermont.
&&
LAT...LON 4311 7287 4312 7300 4293 7301 4293 7292
4274 7293 4274 7302 4270 7302 4270 7295
4267 7300 4264 7295 4257 7297 4265 7371
4296 7357 4312 7357 4313 7359 4324 7356
4332 7325 4330 7303 4329 7299 4330 7282
TIME...MOT...LOC 2210Z 270DEG 36KT 4308 7353 4296 7349 4270 7362
$$
MAC003-NYC083-115-VTC003-172300-
/O.CON.KALY.SV.W.0021.000000T0000Z-250517T2300Z/
Berkshire MA-Washington NY-Rensselaer NY-Bennington VT-
610 PM EDT Sat May 17 2025
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 700 PM EDT
FOR NORTHEASTERN BERKSHIRE...SOUTHERN WASHINGTON...RENSSELAER AND
BENNINGTON COUNTIES...
At 610 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from Greenwich to 7 miles southwest of Cambridge to
Wynantskill, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Chiselville, North Hancock, Readsboro Falls, Cheshire Harbor,
Cambridge, South Shaftsbury, Middle Falls, Bromley Village, East
Kansas, Arlington, White Oaks, Peters Four Corners, West Hoosick,
Poestenkill, Walloomsac, Blackinton, Searsburg, East Schaghticoke,
Stratton Valley, and North Adams.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading
killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to
be struck by lightning.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 4311 7287 4312 7300 4293 7301 4293 7292
4274 7293 4274 7302 4270 7302 4270 7295
4267 7300 4264 7295 4257 7297 4265 7371
4296 7357 4312 7357 4313 7359 4324 7356
4332 7325 4330 7303 4329 7299 4330 7282
TIME...MOT...LOC 2210Z 270DEG 36KT 4308 7353 4296 7349 4270 7362
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
KSL308
WWUS51 KALY 172245
SVSALY
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Albany NY
645 PM EDT Sat May 17 2025
MAC003-NYC083-115-172254-
/O.CAN.KALY.SV.W.0021.000000T0000Z-250517T2300Z/
Berkshire MA-Washington NY-Rensselaer NY-
645 PM EDT Sat May 17 2025
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN BERKSHIRE...
SOUTHERN WASHINGTON AND RENSSELAER COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the warned
area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
east central New York...and southern Vermont.
&&
LAT...LON 4326 7285 4311 7287 4312 7300 4293 7301
4293 7292 4274 7294 4275 7328 4298 7324
4312 7327 4320 7326 4329 7299 4330 7284
4327 7283
TIME...MOT...LOC 2244Z 257DEG 29KT 4314 7318 4302 7314 4276 7327
$$
VTC003-172300-
/O.CON.KALY.SV.W.0021.000000T0000Z-250517T2300Z/
Bennington VT-
645 PM EDT Sat May 17 2025
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 700 PM EDT
FOR BENNINGTON COUNTY...
At 644 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Arlington to near Shaftsbury to Pownal, moving
east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Paper Mill Village, Beartown, Chiselville, Readsboro Falls, South
Shaftsbury, Barnumville, Hidden Valley, Bromley Village, East Kansas,
Sunderland Station, Woodford State Park, Heartwellville, Arlington,
Stamford, French Hollow, Kansas, Shaftsbury, Manchester Depot,
Richville, and Old Bennington.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading
killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to
be struck by lightning.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 4326 7285 4311 7287 4312 7300 4293 7301
4293 7292 4274 7294 4275 7328 4298 7324
4312 7327 4320 7326 4329 7299 4330 7284
4327 7283
TIME...MOT...LOC 2244Z 257DEG 29KT 4314 7318 4302 7314 4276 7327
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
KSLThe office that day
Everything else NWS Albany, NY issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 8:15 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ALY | Fulton | 45 min |
| May 17, 8:02 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ALY | Herkimer | 28 min |
| May 17, 8:29 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ALY | Hamilton | 46 min |
| May 17, 8:32 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ALY | Hamilton, Herkimer | 43 min |
| May 17, 8:40 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ALY | Fulton | 35 min |
| May 17, 9:13 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ALY | Hamilton | 32 min |
| May 17, 9:24 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ALY | Fulton | 36 min |
| May 17, 11:02 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ALY | Hamilton, Herkimer | 28 min |
| May 17, 11:27 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ALY | Herkimer | 48 min |
| May 17, 12:45 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ALY | Herkimer | 45 min |
| May 17, 12:53 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ALY | Schenectady | 52 min |
| May 17, 1:12 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ALY | Albany, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Washington | 63 min |
| May 17, 1:27 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ALY | Hamilton | 48 min |
| May 17, 1:29 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ALY | Fulton | 46 min |
| May 17, 1:35 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ALY | Herkimer | 25 min |
| May 17, 1:58 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ALY | Saratoga | 32 min |
| May 17, 2:04 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ALY | Hamilton, Warren | 56 min |
| May 17, 2:12 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ALY | Washington | 33 min |
| May 17, 2:14 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ALY | Warren | 31 min |
| May 17, 2:33 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ALY | Herkimer | 27 min |
| May 17, 2:48 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ALY | Saratoga, Washington | 42 min |
| May 17, 2:55 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ALY | Hamilton, Herkimer | 35 min |
| May 17, 2:58 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ALY | Warren, Washington | 37 min |
| May 17, 3:22 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ALY | Warren | 3 hr |
| May 17, 3:26 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ALY | Saratoga, Washington | 34 min |
| May 17, 3:32 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ALY | Saratoga, Warren, Washington | 58 min |
| May 17, 3:49 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ALY | Saratoga | 41 min |
| May 17, 3:54 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ALY | Fulton, Saratoga, Warren, Washington | 51 min |
| May 17, 3:55 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ALY | Fulton, Hamilton, Herkimer | 50 min |
| May 17, 4:15 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ALY | Montgomery | 30 min |
| May 17, 4:27 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ALY | Saratoga, Warren, Washington | 63 min |
| May 17, 4:38 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ALY | Fulton, Hamilton | 52 min |
| May 17, 4:42 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ALY | Montgomery | 48 min |
| May 17, 5:06 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ALY | Schenectady, Schoharie | 39 min |
| May 17, 5:24 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ALY | Saratoga | 36 min |
| May 17, 5:26 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ALY | Washington | 64 min |
| May 17, 5:27 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ALY | Columbia | 48 min |
| May 17, 5:47 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ALY | Rensselaer | 43 min |
| May 17, 5:51 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ALY | Columbia | 39 min |
| May 17, 7:31 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ALY | Ulster | 44 min |
| May 17, 7:59 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ALY | Dutchess | 46 min |
| May 17, 6:16 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ALY | Berkshire | 44 min |
| May 17, 6:42 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ALY | Bennington, Windham | 48 min |
| May 17, 7:06 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ALY | Windham | 39 min |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.