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Severe Thunderstorm Watch Now In Effect For Westchester

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is now in effect for much of the region.

A photo of quarter-size hail that fell in Rockland County at around 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3.

A photo of quarter-size hail that fell in Rockland County at around 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3.

Photo Credit: Warren S

The watch, issued Saturday afternoon, Aug. 3, lasts until 9 p.m.

In New York, the watch covers the following areas:

  • Westchester
  • Rockland
  • Orange
  • Putnam
  • Nassau
  • New York City

In Connecticut, the watch is now in effect for Fairfield County only.

At 3:45 p.m., severe storms are tracking from west to east on radar. 

Te National Weather Service says 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail are possible.

Torrential rainfall and ontinuous cloud to ground lightning are occurring with the system. 

"Expect wind damage to trees and power lines," the weather service noted, adding:

"Prepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds. People outside should move immediately to shelter inside a strong building. Stay away from windows."

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