Special Weather Statement 05/03/2025 11:43 for New York areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 3 at 2:43PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 3, 2025 - 11:43am
Expires: 
May 3, 2025 - 12:15pm
Description: 
At 243 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Pomona, or near Sloatsburg, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... New City, Peekskill, Monsey, Haverstraw, Pomona, Spring Valley, Stony Point, West Haverstraw, Congers, Croton-on-Hudson, Hillcrest, New Square, Mount Ivy, Viola, and Wesley Hills.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for southeastern New York.
Area Description: 
Orange; Rockland; Northern Westchester
Forcast Office: 
NWS Upton NY