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A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Broome and surrounding counties on July 21.
The National Weather Service in Binghamton issued a tornado watch for several New York counties, including Broome, Chenango, Delaware, and Otsego, remaining in effect until 9 p.m.
NWS Binghamton had issued a tornado warning for parts of Broome, Chenango and Otsego counties earlier in the day.
In a July 21 Facebook post, NWS Binghamton said the "severe threat continues areawide, with isolated damaging winds, large hail and heavy rainfall also possible," along with the tornado watch. The affected areas could see hail up to the size of a ping pong ball and scattered wind gusts up to 70 mph, the NWS said.
Along with the tornado watch, Broome and surrounding counties are also forecasted to be impacted by severe weather, according to the NWS Binghamton Facebook post.
NY weather radar
How likely is severe weather in Binghamton
Regarding general severe weather, Binghamton is at a slight risk, or at a level two out of five on the severe weather outlook.
Regarding severe wind, Binghamton is forecasted to have a 30-44% probability for severe wind and, regarding flash flooding,
Binghamton is projected to have at least a 5% risk of rainfall exceeding flash flood guidance. The forecast is valid through 7 a.m. July 22.
NY watches and warnings
What is a tornado watch
When a tornado watch is in place tornadoes are possible in and near the watch area, according to the National Weather Service.
The National Weather Service suggests people who are in the watch area review and discuss their emergency plans, check supplies and have a safe room incase the weather takes a turn for the worse.
What is a tornado warning
When a tornado warning is issued it means a tornado has been sighted or indicated by weather radar. There is imminent danger to life and property.
Here are some suggestions from the National Weather Service if a tornado warning is issued for your area
- Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building
- Avoid windows
- If in a mobile home, a vehicle, or outdoors, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris
Warnings typically are for a much smaller area that may be impacted by a tornado identified by a forecaster on radar, a trained spotter or law enforcement who is watching the storm, according to National Weather Service.
Tornado warnings are issued by your local forecast office.
This article originally appeared on Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin: After last week's storms, another tornado watch hits Broome County
