Regional Severe Weather Threat 7/26/12

[EMTDelta 22]

http://forecast.weat...ALY&product=PNS

PUBLIC INFORMATION STATEMENT

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ALBANY NY

516 PM EDT WED JUL 25 2012

...MODERATE RISK FOR SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ON THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE STORM PREDICTION CENTER HAS PLACED

A LARGE AREA OF EASTERN NEW YORK AND ADJACENT WESTERN NEW ENGLAND

INTO A MODERATE RISK FOR SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ON THURSDAY. AT

THIS TIME...THE HIGHER PROBABILITY FOR SEVERE WEATHER IS ALONG AND

SOUTH OF INTERSTATE 90. HERE ARE SOME SAFETY TIPS TO HELP YOU

PREPARE IN THE EVENT OF SIGNIFICANT WEATHER.

HTTP://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/US.NATIONALWEATHERSERVICE.ALBANY.GOV

[eric12401 77]

http://www.nyalert.g...ageID=AghxO4T6A

Issued By: NYS - DHSES - Office of Emergency Management

Issued On: 07/25/12 8:50 PM

Affected Jurisdictions: New York

Category / Publication: Press Release - General

Governor Andrew Cuomo today urged New Yorkers to be prepared as severe thunderstorms pass through the state tomorrow. The storms are forecasted to bring heavy rain, high winds, and possible tornadoes, and may cause widespread power outages.

The National Weather Service today briefed State officials on the approaching storms and declared a Moderate Risk of Severe Weather for New York State. The prediction includes the possibility of high winds and possible tornadoes. At the Governor's direction, the State Emergency Operations Center will be activated tomorrow at 1:00 p.m. As weather conditions can change rapidly, the Governor today urged New Yorkers to pay close attention to local radio and television reports to stay up to date with the storms' progress.

[xfirefighter484x 234]

[shfirefighter 19]

Even though Westchester has a 50% chance of getting hit everyone be safe and get ready for a lot of calls.

[eric12401 77]

[x4093k 654]

I just wish that said SNOW..

In all seriousness, I was sent this photo from a family member with the caption of " another one rollin' in.." taken on the Hudson.

Stay Safe! (And hope you didn't wash your car today! )

Edited July 26, 2012 by x4093k

[efdcapt115 1,511]

Gotta say, I love that photo.

[61MACKBR1 222]

This may be what it could look like over New York City, later today

[jack10562 414]

The probability of severe weather later today seems to have had an impact on the ConEd lockout.

Apparently union crews will be reporting back to work this afternoon in preparation for potential system damage which could cause power outages, while the union and company continue to hammer out contract negotiations. It seems Gov. Cuomo may have had a hand in (pressuring) expediting talks enabling a return to work in advance of expected outages!

[JM15 386]

When is this supposed to start? Its beautiful out now lol

[efdcapt115 1,511]

The proverbial calm before the storm?

[x4093k 654]

When is this supposed to start? Its beautiful out now lol

From News 12, 1800 to 2200 is when Westchester should be getting hit.

Also there is a tornado watch in effect until 9pm for Dutchess County.

Edited July 26, 2012 by x4093k

[eric12401 77]

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED

TORNADO WATCH NUMBER 525

NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK

210 PM EDT THU JUL 26 2012

THE NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER HAS ISSUED A

TORNADO WATCH FOR PORTIONS OF

WESTERN CONNECTICUT

WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS

CENTRAL AND EASTERN NEW YORK

NORTHEAST PENNSYLVANIA

SOUTHERN VERMONT

EFFECTIVE THIS THURSDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING FROM 210 PM UNTIL

900 PM EDT.

TORNADOES...HAIL TO 2 INCHES IN DIAMETER...THUNDERSTORM WIND

GUSTS TO 80 MPH...AND DANGEROUS LIGHTNING ARE POSSIBLE IN THESE

AREAS.

http://www.spc.noaa....tch/ww0525.html

This includes Ulster, Dutchess, and Columbia counties and counties north of those.

[helicopper 1,050]

The probability of severe weather later today seems to have had an impact on the ConEd lockout.

Apparently union crews will be reporting back to work this afternoon in preparation for potential system damage which could cause power outages, while the union and company continue to hammer out contract negotiations. It seems Gov. Cuomo may have had a hand in (pressuring) expediting talks enabling a return to work in advance of expected outages!

Funny how the company will let the workers back in when there are nasty weather predictions but last week they were telling them that they were losing their benefits next week once they've been out of work for one month.

Where has the Governor been for the past month?

Horrible situation for the displaced workers and customers waiting for services.

[Disaster_Guy 96]

"A watch will likely be issued later this afternoon for New Jersey and the NY Metro area. How the storms develop and orgaize over PA will determine whether it will be a severe thunderstorm or a tornado watch."

Per comment on National Weather Service Eastern Region HQ Facebook Page, 20 minutes ago

Edited July 26, 2012 by Larchmont_Boy

[Disaster_Guy 96]

ww0525_radar_big.bmp

Link to image of regional radar and Tornado Watch area as of 2:10 PM.

Edited July 26, 2012 by Larchmont_Boy

[Disaster_Guy 96]

http://forecast.weather.gov/showsigwx.php?warnzone=NYZ071&warncounty=NYC119&firewxzone=NYZ071&local_place1=&product1=Special+Weather+Statement

Special Weather Statement

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEW YORK NY

313 PM EDT THU JUL 26 2012

CTZ005>012-NJZ002-004-006-103>108-NYZ067>075-078>081-176>179-

270400-

NORTHERN FAIRFIELD-NORTHERN NEW HAVEN-NORTHERN MIDDLESEX-

NORTHERN NEW LONDON-SOUTHERN FAIRFIELD-SOUTHERN NEW HAVEN-

SOUTHERN MIDDLESEX-SOUTHERN NEW LONDON-WESTERN PASSAIC-

EASTERN PASSAIC-HUDSON-WESTERN BERGEN-EASTERN BERGEN-

WESTERN ESSEX-EASTERN ESSEX-WESTERN UNION-EASTERN UNION-ORANGE-

PUTNAM-ROCKLAND-NORTHERN WESTCHESTER-SOUTHERN WESTCHESTER-

NEW YORK (MANHATTAN)-BRONX-RICHMOND (STATEN ISLAND)-

KINGS (BROOKLYN)-NORTHWESTERN SUFFOLK-NORTHEASTERN SUFFOLK-

SOUTHWESTERN SUFFOLK-SOUTHEASTERN SUFFOLK-NORTHERN QUEENS-

NORTHERN NASSAU-SOUTHERN QUEENS-SOUTHERN NASSAU-

313 PM EDT THU JUL 26 2012

...SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS EXPECTED THIS EVENING...

A LINE OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS IS CURRENTLY MOVING THROUGH CENTRAL

NEW YORK AND CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA...AND IS ON TRACK TO ENTER THE

FORECAST AREA THIS EVENING. THESE STORMS HAVE A HISTORY OF

PRODUCING WIND DAMAGE...AND ARE NOT LIKELY TO WEAKEN AS THEY

APPROACH THE LOCAL AREA.

THIS LINE WILL FIRST ENTER THE LOWER HUDSON VALLEY...NORTHEAST

NEW JERSEY...AND NEW YORK CITY BETWEEN 5 PM AND 6 PM...AND WILL

MOVE EAST INTO CONNECTICUT AND LONG ISLAND BETWEEN 7 PM AND 8 PM.

ADDITIONAL THUNDERSTORMS WILL LINGER OVER THE AREA THROUGH

MIDNIGHT.

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ARE CAPABLE OF DAMAGING WINDS OVER 58 MPH AND

HAIL OVER 1 INCH IN DIAMETER. FREQUENT AND DANGEROUS LIGHTNING

STRIKES ARE EXPECTED WITH THESE STORMS. TORRENTIAL RAIN WITH RATES

BETWEEN 1 AND 2 INCHES PER HOUR IS LIKELY...POSSIBLY PRODUCING

FLASH FLOODING OVER THE AREA. ISOLATED TORNADOES CANNOT BE RULED

OUT.

PLEASE STAY ADVISED FOR WARNINGS THAT WILL BE ISSUED.

$$

MPS

[Disaster_Guy 96]

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH OUTLINE UPDATE FOR WS 527

NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK

400 PM EDT THU JUL 26 2012

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 527 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1100 PM EDT

FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS

NYC005-047-059-061-071-079-081-085-087-103-119-270300-

/O.NEW.KWNS.SV.A.0527.120726T2000Z-120727T0300Z/

NY

. NEW YORK COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE

BRONX KINGS NASSAU

NEW YORK ORANGE PUTNAM

QUEENS RICHMOND ROCKLAND

SUFFOLK WESTCHESTER

$$

http://forecast.weather.gov/showsigwx.php?warnzone=NYZ071&warncounty=NYC119&firewxzone=NYZ071&local_place1=&product1=Severe+Thunderstorm+Watch

[nycmedic 65]

Funny how the company will let the workers back in when there are nasty weather predictions but last week they were telling them that they were losing their benefits next week once they've been out of work for one month.

Where has the Governor been for the past month?

Horrible situation for the displaced workers and customers waiting for services.

Con ed offered to extend the old contract while they negoiated with the union. The union declined the extension and locked themselves out. But hey dont let the facts get in the way.

[xfirefighter484x 234]

From Hudson Valley Weather

https://www.facebook.com/HVWX1

[Disaster_Guy 96]

TORNADO WARNING FOR SULLIVAN COUNTY

TORNADO WARNING

NYC105-262230-

/O.NEW.KBGM.TO.W.0009.120726T2140Z-120726T2230Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED

TORNADO WARNING

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BINGHAMTON NY

540 PM EDT THU JUL 26 2012

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BINGHAMTON HAS ISSUED A

* TORNADO WARNING FOR...

SULLIVAN COUNTY IN CENTRAL NEW YORK...

* UNTIL 630 PM EDT.

* AT 536 PM EDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A

LINE OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING A TORNADO ALONG A

LINE EXTENDING FROM ROSCOE TO HORTONVILLE TO LAVA TO ELDRED...

MOVING EAST AT 50 MPH.

* THE STORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING THE TORNADO WILL BE NEAR...

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS...WHITE LAKE AND MONGAUP VALLEY BY 545 PM

EDT...

SWAN LAKE...PARKSVILLE AND MONTICELLO BY 550 PM EDT...

WILLOWEMOC...THOMPSONVILLE AND SOUTH FALLSBURG BY 555 PM EDT...

WOODRIDGE...WOODBOURNE AND GRAHAMSVILLE BY 600 PM EDT...

WHEN YOU CAN DO SO SAFELY...PLEASE REPORT HAIL...OR DAMAGING WINDS TO

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BY CALLING TOLL FREE AT

1-877-633-6772...OR BY EMAIL AT BGM.STORMREPORT@NOAA.GOV.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

IF YOU ARE IN THE PATH OF THIS TORNADO...SEEK SHELTER IN A BASEMENT

OR AN INTERIOR ROOM...AWAY FROM WINDOWS.

IN ADDITION TO THE TORNADO...THIS STORM IS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING

DESTRUCTIVE STRAIGHT LINE WINDS.

&&

LAT...LON 4150 7448 4149 7475 4142 7476 4144 7481

4143 7483 4144 7489 4148 7491 4148 7498

4160 7506 4176 7506 4178 7511 4181 7507

4182 7511 4186 7513 4202 7477 4188 7445

4175 7456 4165 7439 4159 7436

TIME...MOT...LOC 2140Z 265DEG 46KT 4192 7493 4178 7493

4164 7487 4154 7493

$$

DJN

http://forecast.weather.gov/showsigwx.php?warnzone=NYZ062&warncounty=NYC105&firewxzone=NYZ062&local_place1=&product1=Tornado+Warning

[Disaster_Guy 96]

Nick Wiltgen, weather.com Meteorologist:

Tornado reported at 3:58pm in Elmira, New York. "Numerous trees down, numerous roofs off buildings, people trapped in vehicles" according to Nat'l Weather Service report. - via link

NWS saying it is unconfirmed, however.

Edited July 26, 2012 by Larchmont_Boy

[Disaster_Guy 96]

Tornado Warning for Orange County until 6:45 PM

See here

[PFDRes47cue 653]

She's a comin'. Stay safe all.

[grumpyff 1,159]

Rolled thru Patterson about 20 minutes ago.

[Disaster_Guy 96]

Yonkers opened their EOC about 5 hours ago. They had a communications test at 4pm with all other agencies. SKYWARN activated in late afternoon. Storm was on top of City about 25 minutes ago. - per Yonkers OEM Twitter and Press Release

UPDATE:

Yonkers EOC closed at 9:50 PM (source). SKYWARN activation was not required as a one of the volunteers had it under control (source). Four trees and a few wires came down (source). All power has been restored to those who lost it.

Edited July 27, 2012 by Larchmont_Boy

[Disaster_Guy 96]

The Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Westchester County has been cancelled. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 11PM.

ConEd reporting over 2,500 customers without power in the County.

[x129K 1,393]

Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

[LTNRFD 266]

When is the SEVERE weather going to get here......or should I open my awning up and put the porch set back together ????

[Disaster_Guy 96]

Video giving insiders look in NYS EOC. NYS EOC was activated to a Level 2 (source).

Gov. Cuomo declared a State of Emergency for Chemung County (which includes Elmira). More information here. Mayor of Elmira, where one of two possible tornadoes hit, has declared State of Emergency. Governor's Storm update (9 PM): 97,300 customers without power across New York State. Today's updates here. The storm has caused one fatality in NYC.

On the local front, ConEd's Storm Outage Map reports that appx. 70% of the Westchester residents who lost power have gained it back. Newsday Westchester article (with photos); Journal News article (and some photos). As of 10 AM, the map is reporting that only 30 Westchester customers are still out and are expected to get power back by this afternoon.

Edited July 27, 2012 by Larchmont_Boy