{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.e2b55f7f1c507751df7057cf078a1ef42f32bff1.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Special Weather Statement issued September 13 at 6:45PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-09-13","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.e2b55f7f1c507751df7057cf078a1ef42f32bff1.001.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Binghamton NY"},"word_count":185,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Special Weather Statement: Special Weather Statement issued September 13 at 6:45PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Observed\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Madison; Chenango; Otsego\n**Issued by:** NWS Binghamton NY\n**Sent:** 2026-09-13T18:45:00-04:00\n**Effective:** 2026-09-13T18:45:00-04:00\n**Expires:** 2026-09-13T19:30:00-04:00\n\n## Description\nAt 644 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over\nPoolville, or over Hamilton, moving east at 25 mph.\n\nHAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail.\n\nSOURCE...Radar indicated.\n\nIMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around\nunsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is\npossible.\n\nLocations impacted include...\nEaton, Hamilton, Brookfield, Hartwick, Edmeston, North Norwich,\nSherburne, Pittsfield, Lebanon, and Burlington.\n\n## Instructions\nIf outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.\n\nHeavy rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to\nlocalized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded\nroadways.\n\nFrequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.\nLightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe\nshelter inside a building or vehicle.\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."}