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Saturday, June 7 \u2013 New York<\/strong><\/p>\n The severe thunderstorm warning<\/strong> issued earlier for Albany<\/strong> and Schoharie counties<\/strong> is officially set to expire at 11 p.m.<\/strong> this evening. According to the National Weather Service<\/strong>, the storm has weakened below severe limits<\/strong> and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Lightning remains a dangerous hazard<\/strong>, especially during the summer months<\/strong>. Each year, the United States<\/strong> experiences about 25 million lightning strikes<\/strong>, with an average of 20 fatalities<\/strong>. Thunderstorms are most dangerous when directly overhead and gradually become safer as they move away.<\/p>\n If you’re outdoors, always have a lightning safety plan<\/strong>. Watch the sky for ominous clouds<\/strong>, and if you hear thunder<\/strong>, that means lightning is nearby<\/strong>. Seek indoor shelter immediately<\/strong>\u2014a building is always the safest option.<\/p>\n Once inside, avoid corded phones, plugged-in electronics, plumbing<\/strong>, and stay clear of windows and doors<\/strong>. Lightning can travel through wiring and pipes<\/strong>, posing risks even indoors.<\/p>\n After the final clap of thunder, wait at least 30 minutes<\/strong> before heading outdoors again. Lightning can strike miles away<\/strong> from a storm\u2019s core, even when the sky appears to be clearing.<\/p>\n If shelter isn’t available, avoid open spaces<\/strong> like fields, ridges<\/strong>, or hilltops<\/strong>. Stay away from isolated tall trees<\/strong>. In wooded areas, stick to lower tree clusters<\/strong>. Group members should spread out<\/strong> to reduce the risk of a single lightning strike affecting multiple people<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Camping? Seek a valley or ravine<\/strong>\u2014tents offer zero lightning protection<\/strong>. Steer clear of water, wet surfaces<\/strong>, and metal objects<\/strong>\u2014while they don\u2019t attract lightning, they conduct electricity dangerously well<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Even as the storm weakens<\/strong>, heavy rainfall<\/strong> remains a concern across parts of eastern New York<\/strong>. Rainy roads can be deceptively hazardous<\/strong>. Here\u2019s what to watch for:<\/p>\n Stay away from drainage ditches<\/strong> and culverts<\/strong>, which can become dangerously swift<\/strong> during downpours.<\/p>\n On slick roads, the usual two-second rule<\/strong> isn\u2019t enough. Double it to four seconds<\/strong> to give yourself ample room to react.<\/p>\n Lower your speed to reduce the chance of hydroplaning<\/strong>. Avoid sudden braking<\/strong> or sharp turns<\/strong>, especially in the first 30 minutes of rainfall<\/strong>, when oil and grime<\/strong> make roads particularly slick.<\/p>\n Rainwater often accumulates in outer lanes<\/strong>, making the middle lanes safer<\/strong> during steady rain.<\/p>\n Keep headlights on<\/strong>, even during daylight hours. Rain can blur your view<\/strong> and conceal other vehicles<\/strong>, especially in your blind spots<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Trucks and buses<\/strong> throw up significant spray that can obscure your windshield<\/strong>. Pass cautiously and avoid lingering nearby.<\/p>\n Overworked or worn-out windshield wipers<\/strong> can limit visibility even further. If rain becomes too intense, pull off the road<\/strong>, preferably beyond a guardrail<\/strong>. Keep your emergency flashers<\/strong> on and headlights illuminated<\/strong> until it\u2019s safe to continue.<\/p>\n Residents of Albany<\/strong>, Schoharie<\/strong>, and nearby counties are urged to remain alert<\/strong> throughout the night. Even though the thunderstorm warning is set to expire, wet roads and residual lightning<\/strong> can still pose dangers across eastern New York<\/strong> into the overnight hours.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Saturday, June 7 \u2013 New York The severe thunderstorm warning issued earlier for Albany and Schoharie counties is officially set to expire at 11 p.m. this evening. According to the National Weather Service, the storm has weakened below severe limits and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property. Preparing for summer lightning […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":18,"featured_media":3759,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3758","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-news"],"yoast_head":"\n<\/h3>\n
Preparing for summer lightning in New York<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Lightning safety plan before heading outside<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Stay safe indoors during thunderstorms<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Wait it out: When it’s safe to go back outside<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Caught outside without shelter? Minimize risk<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Driving safely in New York\u2019s heavy rain<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Avoid fast-flowing water<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Extend your following distance<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Ease up and slow down<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Stick to center lanes<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Boost your visibility<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Stay clear of large vehicles<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Check your wipers and know when to pull over<\/strong><\/h4>\n