Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For Hudson Valley

Severe weather may be on the way to the Hudson Valley. The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch which is in effect until 9 p.m. Wednesday.

The counties that are included are Columbia, Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland and Westchester.

Hazardous weather outlooks were issued earlier in the day for the region.

The NWS said there was a slight risk of severe thunderstorms Wednesday afternoon for Orange, Putnam, Rockland and Westchester counties and that an isolated tornado could not be ruled out.

For the mid-Hudson Valley there could be damaging winds, hail, lightning and brief heavy rainfall.

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