First Alert Weather: Severe Thunderstorm Update for NY, NJ, CT - 9/6/25

Severe Weather Update

• ⚡ Severe thunderstorms are actively impacting the tri-state area, with numerous warnings already issued.
• ⚠️ The primary threats include heavy rain, localized flooding, damaging winds up to 60 mph, and hail.
• 🌪️ While a tornado warning was issued for northern Duchess County earlier, no tornado has been reported to have touched down.

Current Storm Activity and Warnings

• 📍 A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for Nassau County, with the storm cell moving northeast at 30-35 mph.
• 🏖️ Another warning is active for Ocean County, expiring at 4:30 PM, with gusty winds expected along the shore.
• 🌊 Storms are also impacting the Long Island Sound, with strong lines of storms producing damage in their wake.

Causes and Future Outlook

• 💨 The storms are fueled by high heat, high humidity, and a powerful cold front moving through the region.
• 📉 Temperatures are expected to drop significantly, by 15-20 degrees cooler than today, with highs around 70° tomorrow.
• 🌦️ The intense storm activity is forecast to subside by 10:00 PM, transitioning to lingering showers through Sunday morning.

Safety and Next Steps

• 🏠 Residents are advised to seek shelter indoors immediately if in the path of severe storms, especially along the coast.
• 🚗 Be aware of potential downed trees and wires due to wind damage.
• 📺 CBS News New York will provide another live update at the top of the 5:00 PM hour.