New York faces tornado watch, flash flood warnings
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New York City and much of the Tri-State area were under a Tornado Watch until 9 p.m. Tuesday as severe thunderstorms swept through the region, prompting multiple Flash Flood Warnings. Warnings covered several New York City boroughs and nearby New Jersey and Connecticut counties, with forecasters predicting two distinct waves of storms. The afternoon and evening round was expected to be stronger, bringing damaging winds up to 60 mph, hail up to one inch, heavy downpours and a risk of isolated tornadoes. The weather disrupted transportation, stranding a motorist in New Jersey and causing thousands of power outages and hundreds of flight cancellations.
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Timeline
- Tuesday morning First storm wave triggers flooding
- Tuesday morning Northern New Jersey, Westchester, Fairfield inundated
- Tuesday afternoon Tornado Watch issued for Tri-State
- Just before 4 p.m. Over 6,200 New Jersey outages reported
- Tuesday afternoon Man stranded on car Morris Plains
- By late afternoon Hundreds of flights canceled at airports
- Until 7:15 p.m. Flash Flood Warnings cover New York boroughs
- 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Stronger second storm wave forecast
Why it matters
Severe weather affects everyone's safety. With tornado watches and flash flood warnings in place, it's crucial to stay informed and prepared. Check your local news for updates and ensure your emergency kit is ready.
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