Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For Suffolk County

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is now in effect for much of the region as a line of strong storms develops.

The Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for the areas shown in yellow until 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 26.
Photo Credit: *National Weather Service*

08/26/2024 1:25 p.m.

The watch was issued just after 1 p.m. on Monday, August 26, and will last until 7 p.m. on Monday.

The watch covers the areas shown in yellow on the map above, including Suffolk County on Long Island, Connecticut, and Massachusetts, and parts of southern Vermont and New Hampshire.

Wind gusts of up to 65 mph and scattered ping-pong-sized hail are possible, according to the National Weather Service.

Frequent lightning is also expected from the storms.

Earlier report - Here's Timing For Separate Rounds Of Strong To Severe Storms Taking Aim At Northeast

This continues to be a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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