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Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For Lower Hudson Valley

Potentially damaging storms are possible Wednesday afternoon, the National Weather Service said.

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Strong to damaging wind gusts will be the main threat. Hail and even an isolated tornado are also possibilities. While most of the thunderstorms aren't expected until after sunset, a few storm cells could move through earlier, the NWS said.
Strong to damaging wind gusts will be the main threat. Hail and even an isolated tornado are also possibilities. While most of the thunderstorms aren't expected until after sunset, a few storm cells could move through earlier, the NWS said. (Patch graphic)

HUDSON VALLEY, NY — A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for the lower Hudson Valley, joining the watch issued earlier Wednesday for the mid-Hudson region.

The watch from the National Weather Service for Orange, Putnam, Rockland and Westchester counties is in effect until 10 p.m.

It is added to one in effect until 8 p.m. Wednesday that applies to Columbia, Dutchess, Sullivan and Ulster counties.

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Further west in New York, a warning has been issued.

The National Weather Service said storm cells are expected to move east at 30 mph or more.

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