Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued For Long Island

A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect until 6:15 p.m. on Long Island.

Penny-size hail and 60 mph wind gusts are possible, the National Weather Service says. Expect damage to trees and power lines.

"This is an EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION," the NWS says. "These storms are producing widespread wind damage. SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy structure and stay away from windows."

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

As of 6 p.m., there were more than 3,300 power outages reported on the island. See the PSEG Long Island outage map here.

Have photos or video of storm damage? Email them to ryan@patch.com and note the location.