Residents Urged To Seek Shelter Immediately

Tornado Watch in Effect for Upstate New York Counties

Residents Urged to Seek Shelter Immediately

Tornado Warning Issued for Parts of the State

A tornado watch has been issued for multiple upstate New York counties until 8 pm. The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for parts of the state, urging residents to seek shelter immediately.

The tornado watch is in effect for the following counties: Cayuga, Cortland, Madison, Onondaga, Oswego, Seneca, Tompkins, and Wayne.

The tornado warning is in effect for the following counties: Cayuga, Cortland, Madison, Onondaga, Oswego, and Seneca.

The National Weather Service is urging residents to seek shelter immediately. If you are in a tornado warning, take the following precautions:

• Seek shelter in a basement or storm cellar.
• If you are in a mobile home, leave immediately and seek shelter in a sturdy building.
• If you are outdoors, lie down in a low-lying area and cover your head with your hands.

Stay tuned to your local news and weather for the latest updates on this developing situation.