Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 27 at 1:32PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 27, 2026 - 10:32am
Expires:
July 27, 2026 - 11:15am
Description:
At 131 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Oakwood, or over The Verrazano Narrows Bridge, moving southeast at 20
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Todt Hill, The Verrazano Narrows Bridge, Port Richmond,
Tompkinsville, Oakwood, Annadale, New Dorp, Heartland Village,
Greenridge, and Grasmere.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Richmond (Staten Is.)
Forcast Office:
NWS Upton NY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov