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Severe thunderstorm alerts in effect late Wednesday afternoon for parts of CNY
2+ hour, 50+ min ago (258+ words) by Meteorologist Peter Hall There have already been portions of our area than have received downpours with localized lightning and thunder. While many spots that receive thunderstorms should see downpours, lightning and thunder, be on the alert for WARNINGS for…...
Warmer Wednesday with wildfire smoke returning before new changes arrive
1+ year, 11+ hour ago (164+ words) by Meteorologist Peter Hall We have had some changeable weather around Central New York for the last few days, that's for sure! Yesterday had strong to severe scattered thunderstorms, some of which had flash flooding and wind damage. There was…...
How to confirm a tornado and determine the strength based on damage
11+ mon, 2+ week ago (282+ words) by Meteorologist Violet Scibior When the NWS sends a crew to survey damage is to determine if it was truly from a tornado or just thunderstorm wind. They do this by looking at the direction of fallen trees and debris....