07-13-2017, 06:22 PM
Severe Thunderstorm Watch in New York (and the storm is hitting us heavily. Be careful all of my NY mates.)
Active for next 7 hours · National Weather Service
This alert has been updated.
Posted 22 minutes ago
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 412 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 900 PM EDT
FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS
NY
. NEW YORK COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE
BRONX COLUMBIA DUTCHESS
GREENE KINGS NASSAU
NEW YORK ORANGE PUTNAM
QUEENS RICHMOND ROCKLAND
SUFFOLK ULSTER WESTCHESTER
ready.govWays to prepare and stay safe now
Before
Unplug electronic equipment.
Power surges from lightning can damage computers, monitors and TVs, and cause sparks that might start a fire.
If it’s safe, bring in outdoor furniture and other items that could blow away.
These may become a hazard.
Stay inside a building or car that’s not a convertible.
Rubber tires won’t protect you from lightning so avoid touching metal inside the car.
Close windows, shutters, blinds, shades, and curtains.
This will help keep out wind, rain, and broken glass.
Make sure outside doors are securely closed.
This will help keep out wind and rain.
weather.govWhat is a Severe Thunderstorm Watch?
Warning
Watch
This is issued by the National Weather Service when conditions are favorable for the development of severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area. A severe thunderstorm by definition is a thunderstorm that produces one inch hail or larger in diameter and/or winds equal or exceed 58 miles an hour. The size of the watch can vary depending on the weather situation. They are usually issued for a duration of 4 to 8 hours. They are normally issued well in advance of the actual occurrence of severe weather. During the watch, people should review severe thunderstorm safety rules and be prepared to move a place of safety if threatening weather approaches.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is issued by the Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma. Prior to the issuance of a Severe Thunderstorm Watch, SPC will usually contact the affected local National Weather Service Forecast Office (NWFO) and they will discuss what their current thinking is on the weather situation. Afterwards, SPC will issue a preliminary Severe Thunderstorm Watch and then the affected NWFO will then adjust the watch (adding or eliminating counties/parishes) and then issue it to the public by way of a Watch Redefining Statement. During the watch, the NWFO will keep the public informed on what is happening in the watch area and also let the public know when the watch has expired or been cancelled.
Active for next 7 hours · National Weather Service
This alert has been updated.
Posted 22 minutes ago
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 412 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 900 PM EDT
FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS
NY
. NEW YORK COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE
BRONX COLUMBIA DUTCHESS
GREENE KINGS NASSAU
NEW YORK ORANGE PUTNAM
QUEENS RICHMOND ROCKLAND
SUFFOLK ULSTER WESTCHESTER
ready.govWays to prepare and stay safe now
Before
Unplug electronic equipment.
Power surges from lightning can damage computers, monitors and TVs, and cause sparks that might start a fire.
If it’s safe, bring in outdoor furniture and other items that could blow away.
These may become a hazard.
Stay inside a building or car that’s not a convertible.
Rubber tires won’t protect you from lightning so avoid touching metal inside the car.
Close windows, shutters, blinds, shades, and curtains.
This will help keep out wind, rain, and broken glass.
Make sure outside doors are securely closed.
This will help keep out wind and rain.
weather.govWhat is a Severe Thunderstorm Watch?
Warning
Watch
This is issued by the National Weather Service when conditions are favorable for the development of severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area. A severe thunderstorm by definition is a thunderstorm that produces one inch hail or larger in diameter and/or winds equal or exceed 58 miles an hour. The size of the watch can vary depending on the weather situation. They are usually issued for a duration of 4 to 8 hours. They are normally issued well in advance of the actual occurrence of severe weather. During the watch, people should review severe thunderstorm safety rules and be prepared to move a place of safety if threatening weather approaches.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is issued by the Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma. Prior to the issuance of a Severe Thunderstorm Watch, SPC will usually contact the affected local National Weather Service Forecast Office (NWFO) and they will discuss what their current thinking is on the weather situation. Afterwards, SPC will issue a preliminary Severe Thunderstorm Watch and then the affected NWFO will then adjust the watch (adding or eliminating counties/parishes) and then issue it to the public by way of a Watch Redefining Statement. During the watch, the NWFO will keep the public informed on what is happening in the watch area and also let the public know when the watch has expired or been cancelled.
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