TORNADO WARNING for Suffolk County NY! EAS #29

Action Recommended Take shelter in place or per instructions Issued By New York City - NY, US, National Weather Service Affected Area Suffolk County Description The National Weather Service in Upton NY has issued a Tornado Warning for... Western Suffolk County in southeastern New York... Until 3:45 PM EST. At 3:20 PM EST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Islip, moving northeast at 50 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. This dangerous storm will be near... Ronkonkoma and Patchogue around 3:30 PM EST. Medford and Farmingville around 3:35 PM EST. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. Motorists should not take shelter under highway overpasses. If you cannot safely drive away from the tornado, as a last resort, either park your vehicle and stay put, or abandon your vehicle and lie down in a low lying area and protect yourself from flying debris. TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED; MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN