The watch went into effect Thursday, July 21 at 11:40 p.m. and lasts until 8 p.m.
Counties covered by the watch are:
- Albany
- Clinton
- Columbia
- Dutchess
- Essex
- Fulton
- Greene
- Hamilton
- Herkimer
- Montgomery
- Otsego
- Putnam
- Rensselaer
- Saratoga
- Schenectady
- Schoharie
- Ulster
- Warren
- Warren
Some of the storms could produce gusty winds, the National Weather Service noted.
"Heavy downpours are likely in storms, which could lead to urban and poor drainage flooding and possibly isolated flash flooding," the National Weather Service said.
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