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Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Parts Of Region With Strong Winds, Tornadoes Possible
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has now been issued for parts of the region.
It lasts until 11 p.m. Monday, June 21, and covers Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan, Greene, Albany, Columbia, Delaware, Otsego, Rensselaer, and Schenectady counties in New York, Litchfield County in Connecticut, and Berkshire County in Massachusetts.
Torrential rainfall is possible during storm activity. Large hail of 1 inch in diameter or greater, damaging winds, and an isolated tornado or two are the main threats, said the National Weather Service, which issued the watch.
More storms are expected again on Tuesd…
Location Change For HBO Series Auditions Being Held In The Region
Expecting a huge turnout, officials responsible for casting parts for the HBO series "I Know This Much Is True," starring Mark Ruffalo, have changed the venue for auditions.
Rakesh Shah with Rita Powers Casting said auditions will now be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 23, at the Mid-Hudson Civic Center, 14 Civic Center Drive in Poughkeepsie.
Auditions had originally been planned to be held at a smaller facility, 22 IBM Road in the Town of Poughkeepsie.
The series, which is based on the Wally Lamb book titled the same, will begin filming in March …