Tornado Warning Issued for New York's Sullivan County: First Alert Weather Update

Tornado Warning and Storm Tracking

• ⚠️ A tornado warning is in effect for Sullivan County until 12:45 PM, with the storm moving northeast at approximately 35 mph.
• 🏠 Residents in Sullivan County are advised to seek shelter in a basement, avoid windows, or use an interior closet if a basement is not available.
• 🌧️ Significant rainfall is expected north of Sullivan into Olter County, with potential for localized flooding due to training rain.

Afternoon Weather Conditions

• 💨 The storm system is fueled by an area of low pressure and a front, creating significant available energy.
• 🌫️ Dense fog, showers, and temperatures in the low 70s are present, with dew points up and winds low near coastal areas, contributing to fog pockets.
• ⚡ The warm front provides lift, moisture, and instability, creating conditions for isolated severe thunderstorms and the possibility of isolated tornadoes.

Severe Weather Outlook and Weekend Forecast

• 💨 Isolated severe thunderstorms are possible, bringing wind gusts up to 60 mph, though hail is not currently a major reported concern.
• 🚗 Drivers are cautioned against driving through unknown water depths due to the risk of flash flooding and ponding.
• 🌦️ Friday morning may start gray with scattered showers, but the rest of Friday is expected to be a nicer day.
• ☀️ Of the weekend days, Saturday is currently forecast to be better than Sunday.

Hurricane Season Awareness

• 🌀 The forecast is monitoring an area of development near the Dominican Republic and Haiti, with ample fuel for storm development.
• 🌊 There is a possibility of interaction between this developing storm and others, and hurricane season is not yet over.
• 🌡️ Temperatures are expected to be in the 75-degree range, feeling muggy and potentially stormy.