Saturday, July 2, 2016

Strong storms moved through the Tri-State area Friday evening, downs trees, causes flooding in NYC area











CeFaan Kim reports from Chappaqua.





Eyewitness News
Friday, July 01, 2016 11:32PM
NEW YORK (WABC) -- Strong storms moved through the Tri-State area Friday evening, prompting watches and even a tornado warning.

A tornado watch was in effect for most of the region, including New York City, until 10 p.m. Friday. That watch has since expired.

A tornado warning was also in effect for central Dutchess County until 4:30 p.m. The National Weather Service said a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Red Oaks Mill or near Poughkeepsie, moving northeast at 20 mph. That warning has since expired.

Dutchess County officials said there have been no reports of any tornado touchdowns in the county. Residents have reported some damage in Red Oaks Mill and LaGrange, but nothing significant. Most of the damage is trees and wires down and some minor street flooding. Severe flooding was reported in Chappaqua in Westchester County.


Eyewitness News viewers have sent us photos and video of the severe weather:


And some even captured photos of a rainbow in the Bronx: