Special Weather Statement: Northern Berkshire; Northern Saratoga; Southern Saratoga; Western Rensselaer; Eastern Rensselaer; Southern Washington; Bennington

Last updated: September 14, 2026

Affected area: Northern Berkshire; Northern Saratoga; Southern Saratoga; Western Rensselaer; Eastern Rensselaer; Southern Washington; Bennington

Severity: Moderate · Effective: September 13, 2026 8:52 pm · Expires: September 13, 2026 9:45 pm

Bennington Weather Alert: Storm Tracking and Hazards

At 852 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Mechanicville, moving east at 30 mph.

HAZARD…Wind gusts up to 40 mph.

SOURCE…Radar indicated.

IMPACT…Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include…
Troy, Bennington, North Adams, Hoosick Falls, Williamstown,
Shaftsbury, Pownal, Green Island, Grafton, Waterford, Berlin,
Stamford, Center Brunswick, Brunswick, Hoosick, Lee, Pittstown, White
Creek, Easton, and Stillwater.

Precautionary / preparedness actions

Safety Precautions for This Bennington Weather Alert

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Source: NWS Albany NY (U.S. National Weather Service). Always follow official guidance. weather.gov

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