Putnam County Government: Putnam County Is In An Enhanced Risk For Severe Thunderstorms Late This Afternoon Into This Evening. Wind Gust ...

Press release from the Putnam County Government:

July 6, 2021

The National Weather Service has notified us that we are in an enhanced risk for severe thunderstorms until 10 PM this evening (7/6/21). Severe thunderstorms can produce wind gusts of 65 MPH or higher with quarter size hail possible and frequent lightening.

The primary threat is damaging wind gusts and localized flash flooding may be possible.

In addition we are in a heat advisory from 11 AM today to 8 PM Wednesday (7/7/21). A heat advisory means we can have a heat index value up to 1000 F expected. The highest temperatures and heat indices are expected between 1 PM and 5 PM each afternoon.

The National Weather Service is also tracking Tropical Storm Elsa which is expected to make landfall off the western coast of Florida at approximately 8 AM on Wednesday (7/7/21). The exact trajectory is unknown at this time however the National Weather Service projects we may see impact as early as Friday (7/9/21) morning.

County Response

Putnam County Emergency Operations Center (EOC)

The EOC is currently at Level 3. The Office of Emergency Management staff will continue to monitor conditions and provide public information

Traffic and Road Conditions

Putnam County Sheriff’s Office reports that we are seeing normal traffic patterns.

County Facilities

All County facilities are on their appropriate normal working schedule

Utilities

NYSEG – Storm Response Team is monitoring the weather forecast, planning and readying crews and equipment. Additional crews have been relocated to the region for a response

Bureau of Emergency Services

Putnam County 9-1-1 is fully staffed. The public is reminded that 9-1-1 should only be used for EMERGENCY requests for Police, Fire or EMS.

Highways and Facilities

Highway crews have been notified and are ready to respond

Closing

Continue to monitor NY-Alert and www.putnamcountyny.gov for weather updates for not only this storm, but also the Heat Advisory and Tropical Storm Elsa

Be prepared:

Keep a flashlight and fresh batteries handy.

If you rely on electricity to operate a well pump, fill your bathtub for an extra water reserve.

Ensure adequate supplies of prescription medicine and other necessities.

Keep your cell phone fully charged.

Fuel up your vehicles.

Have a plan to check on vulnerable neighbors and family members.

Stock water and non-perishable foods that require no refrigeration or cooking.

Please monitor NY-Alert and www.putnamcountyny.gov for updates.

This press release was produced by the Putnam County Government. The views expressed here are the author’s own.