Separate Rounds Of Storms Knock Out Power In Westchester
Only a few days after a freakish storm system brought historic flooding to the Hudson Valley, severe weather is unleashing more destruction, resulting in over 10,000 people being left without power as of late Friday morning, July 14.
The outages were caused by several rounds of severe thunderstorms that arrived in the region on Thursday night, July 13, and continued into Friday, bringing downpours, gusty winds in excess of 55 miles per hour, and even one-inch hail in some cases, according to the National Weather Service.
Earlier Report - Line Of Severe Storms Sweeping Through Re…
Twister Bursts Massive Sports Dome In Ocean County, 2nd Tornado Confirmed In Burlington County
One of two tornados confirmed in New Jersey ruptured one of the nation's largest sports bubbles.
The 10,000-square-foot inflatable dome at Adventure Sports & Entertainment, near Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson Township, ruptured in the midst of the twister on Saturday night, April 1, according to the Ocean County Sheriff's Office and National Weather Service.
The theme park was expected to be closed until Wednesday, April 5.
A second tornado was confirmed in Burlington County, which also suffered significant damage.
As of 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 2, there were more than 9,000 outa…
Severe Weather Threat Upgraded For Region: Here's Time Frame For Approaching Thunderstorms
The threat of severe weather from an approaching round of thunderstorms has just been upgraded for most of the region.
Storm activity is expected from west to east from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, April 1.
The area covers New York City, Long Island, Westchester, Rockland, Putnam, and Orange counties, and Fairfield, New Haven, Middlesex, and New London counties in Connecticut. (See the image above.)
"The Storm Prediction Center has placed the area in an enhanced risk of severe thunderstorms this evening," the National Weather Service said in a statement issued mid-Saturday afternoon. "…
