Tornado Watch Now In Effect For These Counties In Region

As Tropical Depression Debby barrels through the Northeast, a Tornado Watch has now been issued for much of the region.

A look at areas (in yellow) under Tornado Watch until 10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9.
Photo Credit: *National Weather Service*

Joe Lombardi

08/09/2024 2:55 p.m.

The watch is in effect until 10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9 and covers the areas in yellow in the image above.

They are the following counties:

New York

Albany
Chenango
Columbia
Delaware
Dutchess
Essex
Fulton
Greene
Hamilton
Herikmer
Madison
Montgomery
Oneida
Orange
Otsego
Putnam
Rensselaer
Rockland
Saratoga
Schenectady
Schoharie
Sullivan
Ulster
Warren
Washington
Westchester

Connecticut

Hartford
Litchfield

Massachusetts

Berkshire
Franklin
Hampden
Hampshire

According to the National Weather Service, half-inch size hail is also possible.

A Wind Advisory is in effect until 11 p.m. Friday with gusts that could reach up to 65 miles per hour, leading to power outages.

Earlier report - Here's Debby: Multi-Threat Storm Unleashes Downpours, Strong Winds, With Tornadoes Possible

Precipitation will linger overnight before tapering off in the early morning hours of Saturday, followed by gradual clearing, and then mainly sunny skies. The high temperature will again be around 80 degrees.

Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

Click here to follow Daily Voice Massapequa and receive free news updates.