Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 30 at 1:31PM EDT until June 30 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 30, 2026 - 10:31am
Expires:
June 30, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
At 129 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Glen Park, or
near Watertown, moving southeast at 50 mph.
THIS IS A DESTRUCTIVE STORM FOR Watertown and northern Jefferson
county.
HAZARD...80 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Law enforcement.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be heavily damaged. Expect
considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles.
Extensive tree damage and power outages are likely.
Locations impacted include...
Watertown, Fort Drum, Stony Point, Carthage, Lowville, West Carthage,
Clayton, Adams, Dexter, and Redfield.
This includes Interstate 81 between exits 37 and 52.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
This is a DANGEROUS SITUATION. This storm is producing widespread
wind damage across northern Jefferson county. SEEK SHELTER NOW
inside a sturdy structure and stay away from windows.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
SNM:TORMENTA DE VIENTO DESTRUCTIVA en esta area hasta 200 PM EDT. Tome refugio ahora
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE TORMENTA SEVERA en efecto para esta area hasta las 2:00 PM EDT por vientos DESTRUCTIVOS de 80 mph. Tome refugio en un edificio, alejado de las ventanas. Escombros arrastrados por el viento podrian ser mortales para aquellos que se encuentran sin refugio.
Area Description:
Jefferson, NY; Lewis, NY; Oswego, NY
Forcast Office:
NWS Buffalo NY
Sender: