What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Albany, NY wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Aug 2, 3:14 PM EST, 1 hour 22 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Aug 2, 3:14 PM EST, 1 hour 22 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
National Weather Service Albany NY
414 PM EDT Sun Aug 2 2020
.SYNOPSIS... Showers and thunderstorms, some of which can be severe,
will come to an end this evening. Dry and less humid weather will
return for Monday. Showers and a few thunderstorms in advance of
Tropical Cyclone Isaias will arrive Monday night and continue on
Tuesday. Rain, some heavy, is expected late Tuesday into early
Wednesday as Isaias passes through the region.
&&
.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
Tornado Watch is in effect until 1000 PM EDT for the entire forecast
area.
It is a warm and humid afternoon. Shower/thunderstorm activity is
fairly minimal at this time with one cell across the Adirondacks and
others developing across the mid-Hudson Valley. However, with the
upper- level shortwave approaching along with an upper- level jet
max, we anticipate activity to increase to scattered coverage for
the remainder of the afternoon before tapering off during the
evening. Latest 18Z KALY sounding shows winds veering with height in
the low- levels with SFC-3km SRH between 300-400 m^2/s^2. The latest
SPC Mesoanalysis shows MLCAPE values mostly in the 1000-2000 J/kg
range which should aid in increasing thunderstorm development.
Damaging winds will be the primary threats with any storms. However,
rotating storms are likely with any that remain discrete and could
produce a tornado. It is for these reasons that a Tornado Watch has
been issued through this evening.
Surface cold front sweeps through the region tonight with a slightly
less humid air mass. A few remaining showers are possible across the
Adirondacks; otherwise, dry weather will return with a partly to
mostly cloudy sky. Lows will drop into the 60s to near 70.
&&
.SHORT TERM /MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT/...
A mainly dry and less humid day is on tap for Monday as the forecast
area is in-between multiple systems. A few showers may linger early
in the morning across the Adirondacks before coming to an end. Highs
will reach the 70s across the higher terrain to the 80s in the
valleys.
Later Monday into Tuesday, the combination of a broad upper- level
low across Ontario and the advancement of moisture from approaching
TC Isaias will bring scattered showers and thunderstorms to the
area. Some heavy rainfall will be possible due to the overall
synoptic flow running parallel to expected storm motion.
Precipitable Water values will also increase from 1.00-1.50 inches
on Monday to 1.50-2.00 inches Monday night.
Lows Monday night will be mainly in the 60s.
Later Tuesday through Tuesday night, Isaias is forecast to pass
across the region. There is high confidence with regards to the
forecast track, but lower confidence on timing. The expected track
is from near Philadelphia northeastward toward northern New England.
Timing ranges from as early as Tuesday afternoon/evening on the
latest GFS to later Tuesday night into early Wednesday morning on
the ECMWF and NAM. The latest NHC forecast is for Isaias to pass
through sometime late Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday night.
As Isaias passes through, a 6-10 hour of moderate to heavy rain is
expected across portions of the region as precipitable water values
increase to 2.00-2.50 inches, especially from the Capital Region and
points south and east. Rainfall totals may range from 1 to 4 inches
across the area. With most of this rain falling in a short amount of
time, a Flash Flood Watch may be needed for parts of the forecast
area with the greatest impacts in low- lying and urban areas.
In terms of wind, we continue to follow the official NHC forecast.
Tropical storm-force winds (mostly in gusts) will be possible to the
south and east of the Capital District.
&&
.LONG TERM /WEDNESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/...
The extended will feature a shift to drier, more tranquil weather.
We start off the period on Wednesday with TC Isaias departing the
region to our northeast as it tracks further up along the East U.S.
Coast into the Canadian Maritimes. Lingering precipitation stemming
from the interactions between an upper tough to our west and TC
Isaias will be on its way out, if not completely out of the area by
Wednesday morning. So as the morning and afternoon hours progress,
will see decreasing trends in PoPs from south to north. There still
remains quite a difference in timing amongst the deterministic
models of how quickly precipitation ends with the GFS being the
fastest to end and the ECMWF being the slowest. Have only 20-30%
chances Wednesday morning across the FA with highest chances being
north of I-90.
The entire area should be in the clear by Wednesday PM as surface
high pressure begins to build into eastern New York and western New
England. The rest of the period will remain dry with high pressure
being the predominant weather feature.
Temperatures (Tsfc) should hover around normal levels to start off
the period with a gradual increasing trend in temperatures as we
move towards the end of the period. This is due to higher heights
increasing over the area in time. High temperatures (Tmax) across
the valleys will be in the lower 80s increasing into the mid to
possibly upper 80s late in the period (cooler values higher
elevations). Low temperatures (Tmin) will generally run in the 60s
across the valleys and 50s higher elevations.
&&
.AVIATION /19Z SUNDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/...
One batch of showers will be moving through KPSF through 19Z with
occasional MVFR conditions. Otherwise will be watching for scattered
thunderstorms developing through the rest of the afternoon into this
evening. At this time it appears the best chance for TSRA expected
be near KPOU, so will mention a TEMPO there from 20Z-23Z. Will
mention VCSH at KALB/KGFL/KPSF to account for possible TSRA, but not
enough confidence in coverage for any TEMPOs at this time. Brief
gusty winds and MVFR/IFR conditions will be possible within any TSRA.
Thunderstorms should dissipate by around 04Z, with VFR conditions
expected to prevail overnight. Despite a moist environment, a south
to southwest breeze will persist and should prevent fog development.
VFR conditions will persist through 18Z Monday, with just some
scattered cumulus and/or high level cirrus clouds around.
Winds will be south-southeast around 8-12 kt with occasional gusts
near 20 kt into early this evening, becoming southerly around 5-10
kt tonight. Winds will shift to the west-southwest Monday morning.
Outlook...
Monday Night: High Operational Impact. Likely SHRA...TSRA.
Tuesday: High Operational Impact. Definite SHRA...RA.
Tuesday Night: High Operational Impact. Definite RA.
Wednesday: Moderate Operational Impact. Chance of SHRA.
Wednesday Night: No Operational Impact. NO SIG WX.
Thursday: No Operational Impact. NO SIG WX.
Thursday Night: No Operational Impact. NO SIG WX.
Friday: Low Operational Impact. NO SIG WX.
&&
.FIRE WEATHER...
A generally moist period is expected into midweek. Scattered showers
and thunderstorms are possible through this evening and again later
Monday into Tuesday. Then a widespread moderate to heavy rainfall is
expected later Tuesday into Wednesday as TC Isaias passes through
the region.
Winds will be rather breezy into this evening from the south-
southeast at 10 to 15 mph with some gusts to 25 mph, then decrease
to 10-15 mph tonight and through Monday.
&&
.HYDROLOGY...
Scattered showers and some thunderstorms are expected through this
evening. The airmass will be very moist, so some locally heavy
rainfall can be expected in any storm, with urban/poor drainage
flooding possible. However, sparse coverage of thunderstorms and
progressive nature of storms should limit the flooding threat.
After a break Monday, periods of rain associated with the northward
progression of TC Isaias are expected later Monday into Wednesday.
The heaviest rainfall looks to occur Tuesday night as the storm
makes its closest approach. QPF of 1-4" is expected, highest south
and east of Albany, with locally higher amounts possible. A Flash
Flood Watch may be needed.
The ALY Hydro Service area continues to be in Abnormally Dry to
Moderate Drought conditions /D0 to D1/ based on the latest US
Drought Monitor issued yesterday. The latest MMEFS guidance
continues to show no flooding on the main stem rivers at this time
with flows that remain generally below normal.
Drier weather will return into the mid week period.
For details on specific area rivers and lakes, including observed
and forecast river stages and lake elevations, please visit the
Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service /AHPS/ graphs on our
website.
&&
.ALY WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CT...None.
NY...None.
MA...None.
VT...None.
&&
SYNOPSIS...Rathbun
NEAR TERM...Rathbun
SHORT TERM...Rathbun
LONG TERM...Evbuoma
AVIATION...JPV
FIRE WEATHER...Thompson/Rathbun
HYDROLOGY...BGM/Thompson/Rathbun
Hazardous weather outlook, Aug 2, 3:40 PM EST, 56 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Albany NY
440 PM EDT Sun Aug 2 2020
CTZ001-013-MAZ001-025-NYZ032-033-038>043-047>054-058>061-063>066-
082>084-VTZ013>015-031100-
Northern Litchfield-Southern Litchfield-Northern Berkshire-
Southern Berkshire-Northern Herkimer-Hamilton-Southern Herkimer-
Southern Fulton-Montgomery-Northern Saratoga-Northern Warren-
Northern Washington-Schoharie-Western Schenectady-
Eastern Schenectady-Southern Saratoga-Western Albany-Eastern Albany-
Western Rensselaer-Eastern Rensselaer-Western Greene-Eastern Greene-
Western Columbia-Eastern Columbia-Western Ulster-Eastern Ulster-
Western Dutchess-Eastern Dutchess-Northern Fulton-Southeast Warren-
Southern Washington-Bennington-Western Windham-Eastern Windham-
440 PM EDT Sun Aug 2 2020
...TORNADO WATCH 410 IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwestern Connecticut,
western Massachusetts, eastern New York and southern Vermont.
.DAY ONE...Tonight.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Tornado Watch.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.
Periods of moderate to heavy rainfall associated with Tropical
Cyclone Isaias are possible Monday night into Wednesday morning,
with the heaviest rainfall likely Tuesday night. There is still
uncertainty with timing and the area of heavy rainfall. If the
potential for widespread flash flooding increases, then a Flash
Flood Watch maybe needed later in time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is requested. Please relay any information about
severe weather to the NWS while following local, state and CDC
guidelines.
In the hours before
Special weather statement, Aug 2, 12:25 PM EST, 4 hours 11 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Albany NY
125 PM EDT Sun Aug 2 2020
CTZ001-013-021815-
Northern Litchfield-Southern Litchfield-
125 PM EDT Sun Aug 2 2020
...A LINE OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT NORTHEASTERN LITCHFIELD
COUNTY...
At 125 PM EDT, radar indicated strong thunderstorms were located
along a line extending from Winsted to near Torrington to near
Litchfield. Movement was northeast at 35 mph.
Winds in excess of 40 mph are possible with these storms.
Locations impacted include...
Torrington, Thomaston, New Hartford, Litchfield, Northwest Harwinton,
Terryville, Winsted, New Hartford Center, Plymouth, Harwinton,
Barkhamsted, Morris, Bantam, West Torrington, Torringford, Haight
Vineyard, Pequabuck, Reynolds Bridge, Mooreville and Beech Rock.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms, and may
cause localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
LAT...LON 4166 7334 4196 7307 4200 7302 4197 7303
4197 7289 4190 7291 4190 7294 4185 7295
4184 7294 4181 7295 4180 7302 4178 7301
4165 7299
TIME...MOT...LOC 1725Z 223DEG 31KT 4195 7304 4181 7310 4170 7324
BGMSpecial weather statement, Aug 2, 12:43 PM EST, 3 hours 53 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Albany NY
143 PM EDT Sun Aug 2 2020
NYZ033-082-021815-
Hamilton-Northern Fulton-
143 PM EDT Sun Aug 2 2020
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM DEVELOPING WILL AFFECT SOUTH CENTRAL
HAMILTON AND CENTRAL FULTON COUNTIES...
At 142 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Caroga Lake, or
10 miles northwest of Gloversville, moving northeast at 25 mph.
Winds in excess of 40 mph are possible with this storm.
Locations impacted include...
Caroga Lake, Northampton Beach Public Campground, Caroga Lake Public
Campground, Bleecker, Benson, North Bush, Wheelerville, Bleecker
Center, Sweets Crossing, Canada Lake, Glasgow Mills, Pinnacle,
Newkirk, Stewart Landing, Bowlers Corners, Peters Corners, Lindsley
Corners, Tomantown, Bradtville and Upper Benson.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
LAT...LON 4337 7438 4319 7417 4309 7442 4309 7444
4308 7448 4308 7450 4305 7452 4313 7463
TIME...MOT...LOC 1742Z 230DEG 21KT 4313 7453
JPVSpecial weather statement, Aug 2, 3:15 PM EST, 1 hour 21 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Albany NY
415 PM EDT Sun Aug 2 2020
NYZ033-022045-
Hamilton-
415 PM EDT Sun Aug 2 2020
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT NORTHWESTERN HAMILTON COUNTY...
At 415 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Eighth Lake
Campground, or 11 miles east of Old Forge, moving northeast at 30
mph.
Winds in excess of 30 mph are possible with this storm.
Locations impacted include...
Inlet, Eighth Lake Campground, Brown Tract Pond Campground, Limekiln
Lake Campground, Raquette Lake, Golden Beach Campground, Hasbroucks,
Eagle Nest, Quaker Beach, Sagamore, Woods, Sagamore Lake and Kamp
Kill Kare.
LAT...LON 4378 7438 4366 7480 4382 7482 4397 7461
TIME...MOT...LOC 2015Z 230DEG 25KT 4374 7474
JPV
Special weather statement, Aug 2, 3:18 PM EST, 1 hour 18 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Albany NY
418 PM EDT Sun Aug 2 2020
NYZ065-066-022100-
Eastern Dutchess-Western Dutchess-
418 PM EDT Sun Aug 2 2020
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT CENTRAL DUTCHESS COUNTY...
At 417 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Red Oaks Mill,
or over Poughkeepsie, moving northeast at 40 mph.
Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail are possible with this
storm.
Locations impacted include...
Poughkeepsie, Pleasant Valley, Wappingers Falls, Amenia, Pine Plains,
Millbrook, Fairview, Red Oaks Mill, Myers Corner, Stanfordville,
Dover Plains, Hopewell Junction, Bethel, Smithfield, Salt Point,
Pachin Mills, Knapps Corner, Lithgow, Hoxie Corner and Haviland.
LAT...LON 4155 7387 4162 7395 4176 7394 4200 7367
4198 7357 4192 7350 4176 7351
TIME...MOT...LOC 2017Z 226DEG 35KT 4167 7388
MSESpecial weather statement, Aug 2, 4:00 PM EST, 36 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Albany NY
500 PM EDT Sun Aug 2 2020
CTZ001-NYZ066-022130-
Northern Litchfield-Eastern Dutchess-
500 PM EDT Sun Aug 2 2020
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT NORTHWESTERN LITCHFIELD AND
NORTHEASTERN DUTCHESS COUNTIES...
At 500 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Millbrook, or
13 miles northeast of Poughkeepsie, moving northeast at 30 mph.
Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail are possible with this
storm.
Locations impacted include...
Amenia, Sharon, Millbrook, Millerton, Bethel, Smithfield, Whitehouse
Crossing, Lithgow, Spencer Corners, Mount Riga, Millbrook Heights,
Attlebury, Shunpike, State Line, Shekomeko, Bangall, Mabbettsville,
Pulvers Corners, Verbank Village and Mitcheltown.
LAT...LON 4190 7371 4199 7359 4198 7353 4204 7352
4190 7334 4172 7373
TIME...MOT...LOC 2100Z 230DEG 27KT 4180 7369
MSESpecial weather statement, Aug 2, 4:05 PM EST, 31 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Albany NY
505 PM EDT Sun Aug 2 2020
NYZ049-050-052-053-059-060-064-065-030000-
Eastern Schenectady-Southern Saratoga-Eastern Albany-
Western Rensselaer-Eastern Greene-Western Columbia-Eastern Ulster-
Western Dutchess-
505 PM EDT Sun Aug 2 2020
...Brief Period of Heat Index Values of 95 to 100 degrees...
The combination of temperatures and high humidity values are
resulting in dangerous heat index values for the next couple of
hours from the Capital District and locations southward through
the Hudson River Valley. If you must work outside, wear light
weight and light color clothing, find shade, drink plenty of
water, spend time in air conditioned places.