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60 MPH Winds Threaten Lower Hudson Valley
5 Jul
Summary
- Severe thunderstorm warning issued for several NY and NJ counties.
- Winds up to 60 mph and hail up to 0.75 inches are expected.
- Residents advised to move to an interior room on the lowest floor.
The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for parts of New York and New Jersey on Saturday, July 4, effective until 11 p.m. The warning specifically targeted Bergen, Passaic, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, and Westchester counties.
Meteorologists predicted hazardous weather, including winds as strong as 60 mph and hail measuring up to 0.75 inches. The NWS strongly advised residents to seek safety by moving to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. This measure is crucial for protection against the anticipated severe weather conditions.
The warning, initially in effect until 8:15 p.m. EDT, highlighted radar indications of thunderstorms moving east at 40 mph. Expected impacts include damage to trees and power lines. Communities near Chester, West Milford, Ringwood, Monroe, West Point, New Windsor, Ramsey, Suffern, Monsey, New City, Peekskill, Pearl River, Orangeburg, and Upper Nyack were alerted to potential severe storm activity.
A severe thunderstorm warning signifies an imminent or ongoing storm with winds of 58 mph or higher or hail one inch in diameter or larger. Such storms can also produce heavy rain, leading to flooding or flash flooding. The public is reminded that lightning can travel miles from a storm, emphasizing the importance of seeking shelter indoors when thunder is heard.
