Severe Thunderstorm Warning In Effect For Mid-Hudson Valley

MID-HUDSON VALLEY, NY — As the heat wave continues in the Hudson Valley, the possibility of severe weather increases.

The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm watch for much of the mid-Hudson Valley.

It is in effect until 9 p.m. Thursday for Columbia, Dutchess, Orange, Sullivan and Ulster counties.

The weather service said there is a slight risk of severe thunderstorms later Thursday afternoon into the evening

The main threat is damaging wind gusts.

Heavy downpours could result in localized flooding of urban, poor drainage and low-lying areas and isolated flash flooding.

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