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Special Weather Statement: Northern Berkshire; Northern Saratoga; Southern Saratoga; Western Rensselaer; Eastern Rensselaer; Southern Washington; Bennington
The National Weather Service in Albany has issued a special weather statement for Bennington County, Northern Berkshire, and Rensselaer County. A strong thunderstorm moving east brings potential wind gusts up to 40 mph, impacting Bennington, Shaftsbury, Pownal, and surrounding communities.
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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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