Tornado Warning for Northern Westchester- Storm to be Near Mount Kisco at Approximately 4:55 PM
From the National Weather Service:
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service New York NY
443 PM EDT TUE OCT 2 2018
The National Weather Service in Upton NY has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northern Westchester County in southeastern New York...
* Until 515 PM EDT.
* At 443 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Yorktown Heights, or near Mount Kisco, moving east
at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
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...
Mount Kisco around 455 PM EDT.
Bedford around 505 PM EDT.
Greenwich around 510 PM EDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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 or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
Address/Location
Westchester County Police - Mount Kisco Precinct
40 Green St
Mount Kisco, NY 10549
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 914-241-1100