Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued With 60 MPH Wind Gusts, Hail, Isolated Tornadoes Possible
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is now in effect for much of the region as scattered to numerous showers and storms are expanding.
The watch does not currently include Long Island or New York City but covers much of downstate New York, as well as New England.
The watch was issued at 1:05 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26, and will remain in effect until 8 p.m. Friday.
A few storms may be strong or severe, with damaging winds gusts of as high as around 60 miles per hour, torrential downpours, and lightning, with 1-inch hail and isolated tornadoes possible.
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued For Westchester, 60 MPH Winds, Isolated Tornadoes Possible
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is now in effect for much of the region as a new round of storms is expected to roll through with damaging winds and isolated tornadoes possible.
The warning went into effect Thursday, July 21 at 1:30 p.m. and lasts until 2 p.m.
At 1:28 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located over Mount Kisco, moving northeast at 45 miles per hour, the National Weather Service said.
Golf ball-size hail and 60 mph wind gusts are possible, along with up to 2-inch diameter hail is possible.
"Expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles," the weather …
