At 2:31 p.m. on Saturday, the National Weather Service released an updated severe thunderstorm warning in effect until 3:15 p.m. for Dutchess County.
Look for quarter-sized hail (1 inch) and wind gusts of up to 60 mph.
"At 2:30 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located over Wingdale, or near Sherman, moving east at 45 mph," states the weather service. "Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees."
Locations impacted by the warning include New Milford, Sherman, Pawling, Thomaston, Kent, Litchfield, Northwest Harwinton, Oakville, New Preston, Terryville, Woodbury Center, Wingdale, Gaylordsville, Watertown, Plymouth, Woodbury, Harwinton, Bethlehem, Washington and Morris.
The weather service adds, "For your protection move to an interior room on the lo