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Severe thunderstorms are expected across northern New York and Vermont this evening and into the night. The National Weather Service says damaging winds are the primary threat, with large hail and an isolated tornado also possible. Residents should secure outdoor items and be ready to move indoors when warnings are issued.

Altona’s Volunteer Fire Department drew crowds for its third annual Field Days and parade at Feinberg Recreation Park. The two-day celebration featured music, food, games, a kickball tournament and historic displays. The event also honored seven Revolutionary War veterans who later settled in Altona as part of the town’s America 250 observance.

Adirondack Regional Theatre is bringing free performances of Shakespeare’s “As You Like It” to six communities beginning Thursday. All shows start at 6 p.m., with stops in Cadyville, Peru, Plattsburgh, Jay, Elizabethtown and Champlain. Audiences are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets and picnic baskets.

The 71st Clinton County Fair is underway in Morrisonville, with organizers expecting as many as 40,000 visitors during the six-day event. Attractions include concerts, a tractor pull, demolition derby, carnival rides, animals and sea lion shows. Fair officials say advance sales surged as the forecast improved. About 30,000 people attended last year.

Crowds packed Plattsburgh City Beach for the 49th annual Mayor’s Cup Festival. Events included sailboat races, a 5K run and walk, live music, food trucks, volleyball, a sandcastle contest and a children’s race. Organizers said sunny skies and light winds provided ideal conditions along Lake Champlain.

The Royal Air Force Red Arrows made a surprise appearance over the Burlington area Monday morning. The bright red jets flew above Lake Champlain and Burlington International Airport, leaving trails of red, white and blue smoke. The British military demonstration team was visiting Beta Technologies and gave residents an unexpected air show during the stop.