50.0°,
Fair Thunder, lightning, flooding this afternoon
Service is restored in both directions on the Far Rockaway Branch east of Valley Stream that had been suspended due to weather-related signal problems
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 15 at 2:52PM EDT until July 15 at 3:15PM EDT by NWS New York City - Upton
The National Weather Service In Upton has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Nassau County In Southeast New York until 315 PM EDT *
At 250 PM EDT...National Weather Service Doppler Radar Indicated A Severe Thunderstorm. The Storm Was Near Rockville Centre...Moving Northeast At 30 Mph. This Storm Is Capable Of Producing Damaging Winds In Excess Of 60 Mph. * Other Locations In The Warning Include But Are Not Limited To Woodbury...Westbury...Wantagh...Valley Stream...Syosset...Plainview...Oceanside...Mineola...Massapequa...Lynbrook...Long Beach...Levittown...Hicksville...Hempstead...Garden City... Freeport...Farmingdale...Elmont...Brookville And Baldwin
Nearly Continuous Cloud To Ground Lightning Is Occurring With This Severe Thunderstorm. When Thunder Roars...Move Indoors! Remember...If You Can Hear Thunder...You Are Close Enough To Be Struck By Lightning. Please Report Hail...Strong Winds Or Wind Damage When You Can Do So Safely To The National Weather Service At 1-800-226-0217...Or By E Mail At Okx.Spotters@Noaa.Gov
Also, a flood warning has been issued:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 15 at 2:55PM EDT until July 15 at 5:45PM EDT by NWS New York City - Upton
The National Weather Service In Upton Ny Has Issued A * Flash Flood Warning For... Eastern Queens County In Southeast New York... Nassau County In Southeast New York... * Until 545 PM EDT * At 250 PM EDT...Doppler Radar Indicated Thunderstorms With Torrential Rainfall Over The Region Moving Northeast At 30 Mph. The Heaviest Storms Were Currently Over The Five Towns Area. * These Storms And Ones That Following Will Cause Significant Flooding Of Area Roadways This Afternoon.
Excessive Runoff From Heavy Rainfall Will Cause Flooding Of Small Creeks And Streams...Urban Areas...Highways...Streets And Underpasses As Well As Other Drainage Areas And Low Lying Spots. Do Not Drive Your Vehicle Into Areas Where The Water Covers The Roadway. Most Flood Deaths Occur In Automobiles. Flood Waters Are Usually Deeper Than They Appear. Just One Foot Of Flowing Water Is Powerful Enough To Sweep Vehicles Off The Road. When Encountering Flooded Roads Make The Smart Choice...Turn Around...Dont Drown. When You Can Do So Safely...Please Report Flooding To The National Weather Service At 1-800-226-0217...Or By E Mail At Okx.Spotters@Noaa.Gov
