Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Hundreds of Thousands told to Find Shelter Now
Summary
Severe thunderstorm warnings were issued Wednesday for parts of the Northeast, Intermountain West, and Northern Rockies. Hundreds of thousands of people were advised to seek shelter due to strong winds, large hail, and lightning.Key Facts
- Warnings covered areas in central New York, Utah, Idaho, Montana, and West Virginia.
- Storms in New York could bring wind gusts up to 60 mph and hail up to quarter-size.
- Cities like Syracuse, Oswego, and Auburn were at risk.
- Some storms in Idaho, Utah, and Montana had wind gusts reaching 70 mph.
- Possible damage includes roofs, siding, trees, vehicles, mobile homes, and small buildings.
- Residents were told to stay indoors, avoid windows, and find shelter on the lowest floor inside.
- Storms were moving quickly, about 40 mph, toward the east-northeast.
- The National Weather Service issued the warnings based on radar data showing strong winds and hail.
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