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Tornado Watch Issued for Broome County
18 Jun
Summary
- Tornado watch active until 3 p.m. on June 18.
- Severe storms may bring damaging winds, isolated tornadoes.
- Tornado warning issued for parts of Cortland and Tompkins.
The National Weather Service issued a tornado watch for Broome and surrounding counties, including Tioga, Tompkins, Chenango, Chemung, Steuben, Cortland, and Delaware. This alert is active until 3 p.m. on June 18.
Forecasters anticipate a strong cold front bringing gusty winds, scattered showers, and thunderstorms. While isolated tornadoes cannot be ruled out, the primary concern is severe storms with damaging wind gusts.
A specific tornado warning has been declared for southwestern Cortland County and northern Tompkins County. This warning was issued for a severe thunderstorm observed near Taughannock Falls at 11:13 a.m., moving east at 50 mph.
During a tornado watch, conditions are favorable for tornadoes, though none may form. Residents are advised to review emergency plans and prepare a safe room. A tornado warning signifies an imminent danger, as a tornado has been sighted or indicated by radar, requiring immediate safety precautions.
