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Tornado Watch Issued, With 70 MPH Wind Gusts, Large Hail Also Possible

A Tornado Watch has just been issued for much of the region.

A look at areas (in yellow) covered by the Tornado Watch.

A look at areas (in yellow) covered by the Tornado Watch.

 Photo Credit: National Weather Service
Scattered severe thunderstorms are also expected through around 11 p.m. Sunday.

Scattered severe thunderstorms are also expected through around 11 p.m. Sunday.

 Photo Credit: AccuWeather
Joe Lombardi
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It's in effect until 10 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2. 

Main threats include the potential for tornadoes, scattered damaging wind gusts up to 70 mph, and isolated large hail.

Scattered severe thunderstorms are also expected through around 11 p.m. Sunday.

The watch does not currently include New York City or Long Island.

For a look at areas covered by the watch, see the first image above.

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