SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
The National Weather Service in Binghamton has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Central Oneida County in central New York...
Central Madison County in central New York...
* Until 645 PM EDT.
* At 555 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Stockbridge,
or near Oneida, moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Rome, Oneida, Kirkland, Verona, Westmoreland, Trenton, Floyd,
Whitesboro, New York Mills, and Sherrill.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basem*nt or small central room in a sturdy structure.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for central New
York.
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 95.
* WHERE...Northern Westchester, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, and
Southern Westchester Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
A Heat Advisory is issued when the combination of heat and humidity
is expected to make it feel like it is 95 to 99 degrees for two or
more consecutive days, or 100 to 104 degrees for any length of time.
Seniors and those with chronic health problems or mental health
conditions are at an increased risk. Homes without air conditioning
can be much hotter than outdoor temperatures.
Use air conditioning to stay cool at home or go to a place that has
air conditioning. If you don't have home air conditioning, continue
to seek out cool spaces each day as long as it remains hot, and for
a few days after if your home is still hot. Check on vulnerable
friends, family members and neighbors.
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! In cases of heat stroke call 9 1 1.
* WHERE...Bronx, Kings (Brooklyn), New York (Manhattan), Northern
Queens, Richmond (Staten Island), and Southern Queens Counties.
New York City residents should call 3 1 1 to identify cooling center
locations and obtain 'Beat the Heat' safety tips.
* WHERE...Northern Nassau, Northwest Suffolk, and Southern Nassau
Counties.
The National Weather Service in Burlington has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southeastern Essex County in northern New York...
Northwestern Addison County in central Vermont...
Northwestern Washington County in central Vermont...
Southern Chittenden County in northwestern Vermont...
Southwestern Lamoille County in northwestern Vermont...
* Until midnight EDT tonight.
* At 556 PM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between
0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate
is 0.5 to 1 inch in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2
inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing
or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Vergennes, Moriah, Crown Point, Westport, Monkton, Monkton Boro,
Monkton Ridge, Mt. Philo State Park, Ferrisburg, New Haven,
Waltham, Bristol, Ferrisburgh, Charlotte, Hinesburg, Starksboro,
Kingsland Bay State Park, St. George, Weybridge and Panton.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
* Tornado Warning for...
Northeastern Oneida County in central New York...
* Until 615 PM EDT.
* At 558 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Forestport, or 8 miles east of Boonville, moving
northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.
* This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northeastern Oneida County.
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basem*nt or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN CHEMUNG AND NORTH
CENTRAL BRADFORD COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
The severe thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out of
the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 PM EDT
FOR WEST CENTRAL BROOME AND EASTERN TIOGA COUNTIES...
At 558 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Owego, moving
northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Binghamton, Vestal, Johnson City, Endicott, Maine, Owego, Berkshire,
Newark Valley, Candor, and Apalachin.
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