Manhattan Tornado Warning
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Tornado Warning Issued For Parts NYC, N.J.
Aug 15, 2008 5:24 pm US/Eastern
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Flash Flood Warnings Issued Throughout Tri-State Area
NEW YORK (CBS) ― The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for Manhattan, the Bronx and Bergen County in New Jersey until 5:45 p.m.
A flash flood warning has also been issued for Manhattan and the Bronx, and Bergen and Hudson counties in New Jersey until 7:15 p.m.
A severe thunderstorm warning has also been issued for Westchester, Rockland, Fairfield and Bergen counties until 5:45 p.m. A flash flood warning has been issued in Westchester, Rockland, Putnam and Orange counties until 7 p.m.
In addition to the tornado this storm is capable of producing quarter size hail and destructive straight line winds. The safest place to be during a tornado is in a basement. Get under a workbench or other piece of sturdy furniture.
If no basement is available seek shelter on the lowest floor of the building in an interior hallway or room such as a closet. Use blankets or pillows to cover your body and always stay away from windows.
If in mobile homes or vehicles evacuate them and get inside a substantial shelter. If no shelter is available lie flat in the nearest ditch or other low spot and cover your head with your hands
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