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Tornado Watch In Effect For Westchester As Severe Storms Move Through

Those hitting the roads for the start of July 4th weekend now have something else to keep an eye on other than the traffic.

The Tornado Watch includes the entire HudsonValley and much of the tristate area.

The Tornado Watch includes the entire HudsonValley and much of the tristate area.

Photo Credit: National Weather Service

A Tornado Watch is in effect for Westchester, Putnam, Rockland and Dutchess counties, along with much of the tristate area.

The watch, which went into effect at 1:30 p.m. Friday, lasts until 10 p.m. Friday.

Showers and thunderstorms are likely Friday, mainly after 4 p.m., according to the National Weather Service, which warns storms could be severe with heavy rainfall, gusty winds and hail possible.

Showers and thunderstorms are likely through 2 a.m. Saturday, followed by a slight chance of showers.

The first day of the long week, Saturday, will be sunny with a high in the lowers 80s.

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