Tornado Watch Issued Until 9 PM for New York, Pennsylvania, and Vermont

Syracuse, NY – The National Weather Service has issued Tornado Watch Number 517 for portions of upstate New York, northern and central Pennsylvania, and Vermont, effective Wednesday afternoon and evening.

According to the NWS Storm Prediction Center, the watch is in effect from 12:05 PM until 9:00 PM EDT. The primary threats include a few likely tornadoes and scattered damaging wind gusts up to 70 mph. The weather conditions are influenced by a moist air mass and strong atmospheric winds associated with the remnants of Beryl.

Residents in the affected areas are advised to stay alert for threatening weather conditions and listen for further statements and possible warnings.