If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
At 414 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Wingdale, or near Sherman, moving southeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
New Milford, Pawling, Kent, New Preston, Woodbury Center, Wingdale,
Dover Plains, Gaylordsville, Woodbury, Washington, Roxbury,
Bridgewater, Hotchkissville, Baker Corner, South Dover, Candlewood
Trails, Pomeraug, Clove Valley, Lower Merryall, and Marble Dale.