Severe Thunderstorm Watch Is In Effect In Putnam County

PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- For the second consecutive day, the National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Putnam County until 7 p.m.

A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for Putnam County.
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Joe Jenkins

05/28/2015 1:30 p.m.

Scattered storms and showers are expected to move through the area, mainly after 5 p.m. Chance of showers during the day is around 50 percent.

Rain and possible lightning become a little less likely into the evening hours before 11 p.m. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent into the night.

Sun is expected to return on Friday with a high of 81.

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