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Lightning flashes across New Jersey sky amid severe weather
Severe thunderstorms passed through parts of New York and New Jersey on July 17, treating many residents to a lightning show during the evening. This video, recorded in Woodbridge, New Jersey, shows lightning streaking across the sky. Credit: Collin Gross via Storyful
NEW YORK - Severe thunderstorms rolled through the tri-state region on Saturday, bringing dangerous winds and flash flood warnings.
New York City and much of the tri-state region spent the afternoon and evening under a severe thunderstorm watch, with warnings of possible isolated tornadoes issued in Hunterdon, Middlesex, Monmouth, and Ocean Counties in New Jersey, along with one on Staten Island. The warnings were canceled soon after they were issued, however, and while a funnel cloud was spotted in Woodbridge, no tornadoes were seen to touch the ground.
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Funnel cloud rotation seen during tornado-warned storm in NJ
A rash of severe weather saw tornado warnings issued for parts of New York and New Jersey on Saturday, July 17. This video, recorded in Woodbridge, New Jersey, on Saturday, shows clouds spiraling during a storm in the area. Credit: Collin Gross via Storyful
The NWS tweeted that Newark Airport reported a 58 mph wind gust Saturday afternoon, while 2-3 inches of rain fell in just one hour in some areas.
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Severe storm rolls through NJ
Severe thunderstorms rolled through parts of New York and New Jersey on Saturday. Video shot by Nick McElroy shows a storm moving through central New Jersey. Credit: Nick McElroy via Storyful
A game between the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox was called after several interruptions and just six innings of play due to heavy rain brought by the storms. The Yankees won 3-1.
Sunday will see a high of 84, with a slight chance of isolated showers and storms.