At least five radar-confirmed tornadoes hit New York City Tuesday afternoon. NBC5 meteorologists were able to use long-established radar technology to pinpoint where signatures of tornado debris were located. More tornadoes may have occurred, but storm surveys will be needed to learn more. One tornado occurred in Rome, Oneida County, where significant damage was reported. Photos show a destroyed church and a B-52 bomber literally being moved from its position. After that, there was a brief tornado between Old Forge and Inlet, just south of New York Route 28. Then another tornado hit Hamilton County in an isolated area near Morehouse. Two more hit near Wells, in Hamilton and Warren counties. There may have been a sixth tornado near Edinburg, but the radar data is not beyond a reasonable doubt. Therefore, a study of the storm is needed to know exactly what happened in Edinburg, on the northwest shore of Great Sacandaga Lake. The following list indicates the approximate time the debris first appeared on radar. The data comes from the Montague, New York, radar near the eastern shore of Lake Ontario. The Albany radar also showed many of the same signatures, but was generally not as clear. Rome, Oneida County — 3:27 p.m. — EF-2 South of Old Forge, Herkimer County — 4:13 p.m. — Unknown intensity Near Morehouse, Hamilton County — 4:16 p.m. — Unknown intensity West of Wells, Hamilton County — 4:33 p.m. — EF-1 East of Wells, Warren County — 4:49 p.m. — Unknown intensity The National Weather Service in Binghamton determined the Rome tornado was an EF-2 with winds of 135 mph. The National Weather Service in Albany determined the tornado west of Wells was an EF-1 with winds of 100 mph. Other tornadoes may not qualify for storm surveys because they are in remote areas. Other factors, such as personnel and weather, play a role in the decision. The Albany office has jurisdiction over the remaining areas. As the weather system moved eastward into NBC5’s viewing area, the threat changed to mostly straight-line winds. Glens Falls, New York reported a wind gust of 87 mph. Lyme, New Hampshire, near the Connecticut River, experienced a powerful EF-1 tornado with winds of 110 mph. At one point Tuesday night, more than 9,000 customers were without power in NBC5’s viewing area. Southern Vermont, Essex County, New York, and Sullivan County, New Hampshire were the hardest-hit areas locally. Many of the outages in Essex County are likely related to storm damage just to the south.
At least five radar-confirmed tornadoes struck New York City Tuesday afternoon.
NBC5 meteorologists were able to use long-established radar technology to identify where tornado debris signatures occurred.
Other tornadoes may have occurred, but storm surveys will be needed to learn more.
A tornado hit Rome, Oneida County, where extensive damage was reported. Photos show a destroyed church and a B-52 bomber literally being moved from its position.
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After that, there was a brief tornado between Old Forge and Inlet, just south of New York Route 28.
Then another tornado hit Hamilton County in a remote area near Morehouse.
Two other accidents were reported near Wells, in Hamilton and Warren counties.
A sixth tornado may have occurred near Edinburg, but radar data leaves no doubt as to the severity of the situation. A storm study is needed to determine exactly what happened in Edinburg, on the northwest shore of Great Sacandaga Lake.
The following list indicates the approximate time during which The debris first appeared on radar.
The data comes from the Montague, New York, radar near the eastern shore of Lake Ontario. The Albany radar also showed many similar signatures, but was generally not as clear.
- Rome, Oneida County — 3:27 p.m. — EF-2
- South of Old Forge, Herkimer County — 4:13 p.m. — Intensity unknown
- Near Morehouse, Hamilton County — 4:16 p.m. — Unknown force
- West of Wells, Hamilton County — 4:33 p.m. — EF-1
- East of Wells, Warren County — 4:49 p.m. — Unknown force
The National Weather Service in Binghamton determined the Rome tornado was an EF-2 with winds of 135 mph.
The National Weather Service in Albany determined the tornado west of Wells was an EF-1 with winds of 100 mph.
Other tornadoes cannot be investigated because they are in remote areas. Other factors, such as personnel and weather, come into play. The Albany office has jurisdiction over other areas.
As the weather system moved eastward into NBC5’s viewing area, the threat shifted to mostly straight-line winds. Glens Falls, New York, reported a wind gust of 87 mph.
Lyme, New Hampshire, near the Connecticut River, experienced a powerful EF-1 tornado with winds of 110 mph.
At one point Tuesday night, more than 9,000 customers were without power in NBC5’s broadcast area.
Southern Vermont, Essex County, New York, and Sullivan County, New Hampshire, were the hardest-hit areas locally.
Many power outages in Essex County are likely related to storm damage just to the south.
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