Increasing Threat of Severe Thunderstorms and Tornadoes Across Upstate NY and NYC

The Storm Prediction Center has announced an 80% chance of issuing a severe thunderstorm watch for the midsection of Upstate New York, with the potential for damaging wind gusts and isolated tornadoes. A tornado watch has already been issued for six Upstate New York counties. The atmospheric conditions are favorable for severe storms, with high levels of instability and the presence of necessary ingredients for thunderstorms. The storms are most likely to develop this afternoon and could persist into Tuesday.