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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.

A look at areas in New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts where a Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 11 p.m. Monday, June 21.

A look at areas in New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts where a Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 11 p.m. Monday, June 21.

Photo Credit: National Weather Service

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 Tuesday, June 22 as Tropic Storm Claudette makes its way off the coast of the Northeast.

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