Strong Thunderstorm Headed Northeast Over Suffolk, Seek Shelter Indoors
A strong thunderstorm with winds exceeding 30 mph is moving northeast across Suffolk County, prompting a Special Weather Statement until 3:45 AM EDT; seek indoor shelter if outdoors.
A Special Weather Statement has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Upton NY for parts of Suffolk County. A strong thunderstorm was detected by Doppler radar near Islip at 2:56 AM EDT this morning, October 12, and is moving northeast at 30 mph.
The primary hazard associated with this storm is winds in excess of 30 mph. These gusty winds could potentially knock down tree limbs and displace unsecured outdoor objects. The NWS advises anyone outdoors to seek shelter inside a building.
Areas expected to be impacted include Shirley, Medford, Manorville, Patchogue, Middle Island, Wading River, Center Moriches, Coram, Holbrook, Sayville, Farmingville, Mastic, Rocky Point, Mastic Beach, and Calverton.
This Special Weather Statement is effective immediately and is set to expire at 3:45 AM EDT today, October 12. Residents in the affected areas of Northwest Suffolk, Northeast Suffolk, Southwest Suffolk, and Southeast Suffolk should take precautions until the storm passes.
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