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Tornado Watch issued for FLX through 9 pm

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Update: 3:35 pm

The Storm Prediction Center has issued a Tornado Watch for the entire region ahead of a cold front expected to push through later today.

Numerous storm clusters and lines have developed this afternoon and continue to progress east-northeast. Strong gusts producing damaging winds and a potential tornadoes are anticipated, according to the National Weather Service.

The first line of storms has moved through the Finger Lakes region at between 2:15 – 3:30 pm but more storms are developing behind them.

If not the immediate tornado threat — damaging winds, frequent lightning, and hail are all possible with the storms moving through the region the remainder of the day. The Tornado Watch expires at 9 pm on Tuesday.

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The Finger Lakes is going to run the risk of seeing thunderstorm development during the afternoon hours — that packs quite a punch.

The main period of concern will be between 1 pm and 9 pm. Damaging winds in excess of 70 mph, potential for isolated tornadoes, as well as quarter-sized hail are all possible, according to the National Weather Service.

In a media briefing Tuesday morning, the National Weather Service says that confidence was growing — and had reached moderate levels. “Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected along and ahead of an approaching cold front this afternoon through evening,” the NWS said. “This may turn out to be one of our bigger events of the year.”

In addition to damaging winds, heavy rains with these storms could pack a serious punch. Urban and small stream flooding, as well as isolated flash flooding with be possible in these storms.

The airmass that the region experiences on Tuesday ahead of the cold front will be some of the hottest, and most-humid weather the region has seen to date this summer. This will increase the potency of the storms, and allow for better development of storms as they move into the Finger Lakes.

Those looking to do some outdoor activity today, should be careful – especially during the afternoon hours.



Additional Resources

– National Weather Service Briefing
– NWS Binghamton – Latest Warnings and Watches
– NWS Buffalo – Latest Warnings and Watches
– FingerLakes1.com Weather Center

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Extended Forecast

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then scattered showers between midnight and 1am. Some storms could be severe, with damaging winds and heavy rain. Low around 61. West wind 9 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

A slight chance of showers before 8am, then a slight chance of showers after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. West wind 11 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers, mainly before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. West wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Thursday

A chance of showers, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Northwest wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 71.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 51.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 73.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 53.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 56.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.

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