A Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued for New York City and New Jersey Friday afternoon as a fast-moving line of storms pushed across the metro region, bringing the potential for damaging wind gusts, brief intense rainfall, and isolated hail—a notable setup for mid-December.
Local broadcasters reported that warnings expanded into the five boroughs as the storm line advanced, with conditions capable of producing winds near 60 mph and sporadic hail, a combination that can quickly down tree limbs and power lines.
In its warning language, the National Weather Service (NWS) urged immediate sheltering: “For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of
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