This Article Includes
- 1 State of Emergency Issued For New York
- 2 Hochul Was Right
- 3 Pavillion in Genesee County
- 4 Canandaigua in Ontario County
- 5 Rome in Oneida County
- 6 Virgil in Cortland County
- 7 Wells in Hamilton County
- 8 Oxbow Lake in Hamilton County
- 9 Warrensburg in Warren County
- 10 Canastota in, Madison County
- 11 Great Sacandaga Lake, Saratoga County
- 12 New York Sets New Record For Tornados
Severe storms battered New York State following a foreboding warning.
Following the touchdown of a few tornados in New York on Tuesday, Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency and cautioned the public about the possibility of more severe weather.
State of Emergency Issued For New York
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Governor Hochul has issued a State of Emergency as severe weather continues to sweep across the state, with potential tornado touchdowns reported. In a press release, she stated that they are prepared to assist localities in any way necessary. The Governor urged New Yorkers to stay updated on their local forecasts and take precautions for hazardous travel and other impacts from these storms.
Hochul Was Right
On Monday, the state experienced three tornadoes while many more occurred on Tuesday. The National Weather Service is still assessing the damage and there is a possibility that more tornadoes may be confirmed over the coming weekend.
A tornado in tornado alley was captured in a stunning photo, depicting the sheer power and danger of this natural disaster. The image shows a massive funnel cloud touching down on the ground, surrounded by dark storm clouds and debris. It serves as a stark reminder of the destructive force that tornadoes can unleash, especially in areas like tornado alley where they are particularly common. Despite the beauty of this image, it’s important to remember that tornadoes can cause devastating damage to homes, businesses, and entire communities.
According to officials, tornados have been reported in the following areas recently:
Pavillion in Genesee County
Canandaigua in Ontario County
Rome in Oneida County
Virgil in Cortland County
Wells in Hamilton County
Oxbow Lake in Hamilton County
Warrensburg in Warren County
Canastota in, Madison County
Great Sacandaga Lake, Saratoga County
According to New York State Senator Chuck Schumer, the recent storms that ravaged sections of Upstate New York resembled a scene straight out of the movie “Twister.”
New York Sets New Record For Tornados
Reports indicate that the Empire State has experienced 16 tornados in the month of July, exceeding the previous record of 13 tornados in July 1992.
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It’s important to note that this record-breaking number has the potential to increase even further. This is due to the fact that we’re only on the 19th day of July, and as previously mentioned, the extent of the damage caused by this week’s storms is still being assessed.
