The watch is in effect until 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4.
A radar image of the region above from 2:45 p.m. Friday shows the storms.
In New York, the following counties are covered by the watch:
- Putnam
- Dutchess
- Orange
- Ulster
- Sullivan
- Albany
- Columbia
- Greene
- Rensselaer
- Schenectady
- Saratoga
- Schoharie
- Broome
- Cayuga
- Chemung
- Chenango
- Clinton
- Cortland
- Delaware
- Essex
- Franklin
- Fulton
- Hamilton
- Herkimer
- Lewis
- Madison
- Montgomery
- Oneida
- Onondaga
- Oswego
- Otsego
- Schuyler
- Seneca
- Steuben
- Tioga
- Tompkins
- Warren
- Washington
- Yates
In Connecticut, two counties are now included the watch:
- Hartford
- Litchfield
Some of the storms could produce strong winds, frequent lightning, heavy rain, hail, and localized flash flooding. Isolated tornadoes are also possible.
- Earlier report: Here's Timing For Thunderstorms Taking Aim At Region Ahead Of Approaching Cold Front
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