LONG ISLAND SOUND WEST OF NEW HAVEN CT/PORT JEF… — THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 687 IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
THIS WATCH INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING ADJACENT COASTAL WATERS
LONG ISLAND SOUND WEST OF NEW HAVEN CT/PORT JEFFERSON NY NEW YORK HARBOR SANDY HOOK NJ TO FIRE ISLAND INLET NY OUT 20 NM
Severe weather in Long Island Sound West of New Haven CT/Port Jefferson NY; New York Harbor; Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY out 20 NM brings the risk of damaging wind, hail, lightning, and brief power loss. Outdoor activity should be paused until the storm passes.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
The greatest local impacts are an elevated risk to property and a high chance of power outages, with moderate travel disruptions expected as conditions move through the area.
Recommended steps: stay informed via official sources; avoid non-essential travel in the area; secure outdoor items if weather is involved; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this severe weather event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
Verified by Alert USA • NWS