Special Weather Statement
Kings, Nassau and Queens counties, NY · ended Thu 1:30 PM EST
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
At 1248 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm capable of producing a waterspout just to the south of the Rockaways, moving northeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Waterspouts, wind gusts up to 50 mph, and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally hazardous waters. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible.
Locations impacted include... Jamaica, Flatbush, Valley Stream, Long Beach, Coney Island, Lynbrook, Woodmere, Rockaway Beach, Crown Heights, Kennedy Airport, Forest Hills, Canarsie, Oceanside, Howard Beach, and Ozone Park.
What to do during a Special Weather Statement
- 1Read the statementIt says what to expect and where.
- 2Keep alerts onA watch or warning may follow if conditions get worse.
Watch vs. Warning
Special Weather Statement questions
Is a Special Weather Statement a warning?
No. It is a notice about weather that is below warning level but still worth knowing about.