Thunderstorms and heavy rain can be expected late Wednesday throughout Berkshire County.
This afternoon and evening, thunder and lightning will roll across the region.
In North County, expect clouds and temperatures in the 70s. A thunderstorm is expected around 7 p.m. Accuweather warns that the storm could bring hail and damaging winds. Storms are expected to continue sporadically throughout the night.
Central and South County can also expect some weather around the same time.
WTEN Meteorologist Steve Caporizzo said to "Watch for showers-Heavier T'storm tomorrow afternoon-Evening. More Widespread Showers for Thursday Huge temp contrast Wednesday....Low 60s Adirondacks to the mid 80s in NYC."
Accuweather predicts rain throughout the day Thursday. Temperatures should stay in the 60s.
The weather pattern this week is more typical of June and not only because of the warmth, but also the nature of the storms on the way, AccuWeather Meteorologist Jake Sojda said.
"Temperatures will peak at levels more typical of late June over much of the Ohio Valley, central Appalachians and mid-Atlantic regions on Wednesday," Sojda explained. "We also often see potent storms sag southward into that warm air during June," adding that is similar to the pattern expected to unfold later Wednesday into Thursday.
More rain should be expected Friday. Berkshire County can expect passing showers with wind and cooler temperatures in the 50s.
This weekend should be mostly cloudy. Temperatures are expected to stay within the 50s Saturday.
Some rain is expected in North and Central County Sunday, but temperatures should break into the 60s.
An early look at next week looks promising with some sun and temperatures in the 60s and 70s.
This is Severe Weather Awareness Week and the National Weather Service says the most frequently occurring summer hazardous weather is lightning and offers the following warning:
"All thunderstorms contain deadly lightning. Postpone outdoor activities if you can hear thunder. Move to a sturdy building or hard topped vehicle. Stay away from tall objects such as towers, isolated trees and telephone poles. If caught outdoors in a remote area, find a low spot. Make sure your choice is not susceptible to flooding. If in the woods, take shelter under smaller trees. If you are boating or swimming, seek shelter on land immediately. When thunder roars, go indoors!"
The Storm Prediction Center has expanded the Marginal Risk of severe thunderstorms for late this afternoon to include most of the Capital Region. Heavy downpours, strong wind gusts and lightning are all possible. @WNYTpic.twitter.com/fXMzyDI4I4
Watching a line of thunderstorms move across NY this afternoon. Arriving in western Mass around 5-8pm with some downpours and possible hail/damaging wind gusts. #mawxpic.twitter.com/ieYsWPsvGo
That's about right, upper 50s right now in the Adks. and around 80° at Kingston. Showers and t'storms will overspread the region this afternoon and evening, There is a potential a few could be severe, mainly in the warmer air mass to the south. pic.twitter.com/ZwxXFKEwDF
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413 Bistro Closing This Month
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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The restaurant 413 Bistro is closing this month after three years in the downtown.
The eatery, owned by the Brassards, opened in what was then the Holiday Inn, replacing the defunct Richmond Grill. The restaurant had been signed on by the previous hotel owners shortly before it was sold to NA Hotel LLC, operated by Peregrine Group, and renamed Hotel Downstreet.
413 Bistro announced its closure as of Sunday, Nov. 24, on its Facebook page on Friday.
"This decision was not one we wanted to have to make and we want to express our deepest gratitude to all those who have supported us over the past 6 years in our various locations!" the post read.
The bistro said it will continue to offer catering services for parties and events and will fill all preordered Thanksgiving takeout on Nov. 27. It has posted its takeout menu on Facebook for cooked turkey and a range of sides made for four people.
The restaurant had initially opened in Williamstown as Berkshire Palate in 2018; about the same time it shifted to North Adams, it opened another eatery in Hotel on North in Pittsfield, which closed some time ago.
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