Tornado Warning Issued For Ulster County

ULSTER COUNTY, NY — The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for northeastern Ulster County at 2:20 p.m.

A severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Phoenicia, or 8 miles southwest of Hunter, moving southeast at 50 mph.

This dangerous storm will be near:

• Phoenicia around 225 PM EDT.
• Lanesville, Mount Tremper and Woodland Valley Campground around 230 PM EDT.
• Kenneth L Wilson Campground around 235 PM EDT.
• Woodstock and West Hurley around 240 PM EDT.
• Saugerties South around 250 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Ashokan, Glenford, Big Indian, Shultis Corners, Sweet Meadows, Pacama, Brodhead, Chichester, Woodland and Zena.

The NWS warns: move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.