Warwick, New York – A fast-moving severe thunderstorm is sweeping through southeastern Orange and Rockland counties, bringing 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail to the Hudson Valley until 1:45 p.m. Tuesday. Local residents face an immediate risk of downed trees, scattered power outages, and hail damage to vehicles.
According to the National Weather Service in Upton, the storm was spotted over Warwick at 12:53 p.m., tracking east at 25 mph. Towns including Florida, Greenwood Lake, Monroe, and Harriman will see the most intense impacts between 1:00 and 1:20 p.m. Radar indicates the greatest hazards are strong winds capable of damaging power lines and tree limbs, as well as hail that could dent cars and shatter windows.
Travelers along Route 17 and I-87 should expect sudden wind gusts and possible debris on the roads. Rockland and Orange County emergency management agencies urge everyone to stay indoors, move to the lowest floor of your building, and avoid windows until the storm passes. Lightning strikes are also ongoing—if you can hear thunder, you’re close enough to be at risk.
This is the first severe thunderstorm warning for the area this July, and conditions could lead to more advisories later this afternoon. Residents should charge devices now and monitor local alerts as storms continue moving through eastern New York.
Warnings remain in effect until 1:45 p.m., with updates expected if new storms develop.
