{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.12294d3f4b47bddb47351654464e0b64f6bed8d2.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Special Weather Statement issued June 12 at 6:24PM EDT by NWS Upton NY","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-06-12","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.12294d3f4b47bddb47351654464e0b64f6bed8d2.001.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Upton NY"},"word_count":161,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Special Weather Statement: Special Weather Statement issued June 12 at 6:24PM EDT by NWS Upton NY\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Observed\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Northern New Haven; Northern Middlesex\n**Issued by:** NWS Upton NY\n**Sent:** 2026-06-12T18:24:00-04:00\n**Effective:** 2026-06-12T18:24:00-04:00\n**Expires:** 2026-06-12T19:30:00-04:00\n\n## Description\nAt 623 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over\nThomaston, or near Bristol, moving east at 20 mph.\n\nHAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail.\n\nSOURCE...Radar indicated.\n\nIMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around\nunsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is\npossible.\n\nThis strong thunderstorm will be near...\nWaterbury and Wolcott around 630 PM.\nMeriden around 655 PM.\nMiddletown around 705 PM.\nCromwell around 710 PM.\nMiddlefield around 715 PM.\n\n## Instructions\nIf outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.\n\nThis storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio\nstations and available television stations for additional information\nand possible warnings from the National Weather Service.\n\nA Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 9 PM."}