Tornado Warning issued November 12 at 1:40PM EST until November 12 at 2:00PM EST by NWS Upton NY
- Level
- Extreme (5/5) · CAP Extreme
- Region
- North America
- Category
- Weather
- Source
- NWS / NOAA weather
At 139 PM Est, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Rockaway Beach, moving northeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely.
This dangerous storm will be near... Kennedy Airport around 145 PM Est.
Take Cover Now! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.
Motorists should not take shelter under highway overpasses. If you cannot safely drive away from the tornado, as a last resort, either park your vehicle and stay put, or abandon your vehicle and lie down in a low lying area and protect yourself from flying debris.
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. Take Cover Now!
- In the last 30 days
- 172nd Weather alert at severity 5+ in the last 30 days
Source: NWS / NOAA weather