Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Litchfield County, Connecticut
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Current Status
⛈️ Active: Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 8 at 4:32PM EDT until August 8 at 5:30PM EDT by NWS Albany NY
SVRALY The National Weather Service in Albany has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northwestern Litchfield County in northern Connecticut... Northeastern Ulster County in east central New York... Northern Dutchess County in east central New York... Southwestern Columbia County in east central New York... * Until 530 PM EDT. * At 432 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Red Hook, or near Saugerties, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Kingston, Saugerties, Rhinebeck, Hurley, Woodstock, Sharon, Pine Plains, Red Hook, Norfolk, Ancram, Canaan, Millerton, West Hurley, Saugerties South, Port Ewen, Falls Village, Lake Katrine, Olivebridge, Bethel, and Salisbury.
Effective August 8, 2026 at 4:32 PM ET · Expires August 8, 2026 at 5:30 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Albany NY
Expires
August 8, 2026 at 5:30 PM ET
Last Checked
54 minutes ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Large hail, damaging wind, and continuous cloud to ground lightning are occurring with this storm. 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 this storm, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for Litchfield County, Connecticut?
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Is this Severe Thunderstorm Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (54 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 8, 2026 at 5:30 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Warning alerts for Litchfield County?
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