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Tornado Warning for Steuben, NY

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What is happening

At 718 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Greenwood, or 10 miles south of Hornell, moving southeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile...

What the bulletin says to do

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. This is a dangerous storm, capable of producing large hail driven by severe winds! SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy structure and stay away from windows! If you are caught outdoors, cover your head and neck.

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Bulletin details

At 718 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Greenwood, or 10 miles south of Hornell, moving southeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball 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... Jasper around 725 PM EDT. Woodhull around 730 PM EDT.

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Official revisions

2 captured
  1. Update

    Tornado Warning issued September 2 at 7:18PM EDT until September 2 at 7:30PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

    Official revision
  2. Alert

    Tornado Warning issued September 2 at 7:06PM EDT until September 2 at 7:30PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Binghamton NY. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.

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