The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for the tri-state area until 8 p.m. and its forecast for this afternoon says, "Showers and thunderstorms. Some storms could be severe, with large hail and damaging winds. High near 89. Southwest wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms."
AccuWeather adds, "The same system that sparked Saturday's deadly tornado outbreak in the Midwest is moving across the Northeast today... Remember, a tornado watch means conditions are right for tornadoes to develop and you should stay on alert. A tornado warning means a tornado has been sighted or detected in your local area and you need to take action immediately."
