Damaging Winds in New York, July 16, 2024

Name: Damaging Winds in New York, July 16, 2024
Start: 2024-07-16T17:09
End: 2024-07-16T18:35
Location: New York

July 16, 2024 · NWS OKX · 4 events in 2 counties and zones

Where it happened

Every event with a place to put it. Tap one for its entry below.

Tornadoes
Tropical storms and surge
Floods
Wind
Hail
Winter weather
Heat and drought
Cold
Fire, smoke and dust
Marine and coastal
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The toll

Deaths: 0
Injuries: 1
Property damage: $4,000
Crop damage: None recorded
Events: 4

Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.

What happened

The episode as NWS OKX wrote it up.

A well-defined shortwave trough and embedded MCV from the previous night's severe MCS tracked towards the region. Strong heating allowed for the area to destabilize, with MLCAPE values around 1000-2000 J/kg. This combined with 30 kt of Effective Bulk Shear allowed for thunderstorms to become severe and produce damaging wind gusts across southeast NY.

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS New York, NY wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Jul 16, 4:09 PM EST, 1 hour earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jul 16, 4:09 PM EST, 1 hour before

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Hazardous weather outlook, Jul 16, 4:17 PM EST, 52 minutes before

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service New York NY
517 PM EDT Tue Jul 16 2024

NJZ004-006-103>108-172130-
Eastern Passaic-Hudson-Western Bergen-Eastern Bergen-Western Essex-
Eastern Essex-Western Union-Eastern Union-
517 PM EDT Tue Jul 16 2024

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...
...SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 548 IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Heat Advisory.
   Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Heat Advisory.

Severe thunderstorms may again be possible Wednesday afternoon and
evening ahead of an approaching cold front. Locally heavy rainfall
with urban and poor drainage flooding are also possible.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

&&

This Hazardous Weather Outlook provides a summary of potential
widespread hazardous weather events that may reach NWS warning
criteria. Most long fused NWS watches, warnings, and advisories in
effect are highlighted.

Please refer to the latest NWS forecasts for weather not meeting NWS
warning criteria.

NJZ002-NYZ067>074-176-177-172130-
Western Passaic-Orange-Putnam-Rockland-Northern Westchester-
Southern Westchester-New York (Manhattan)-Bronx-
Richmond (Staten Island)-Northern Queens-Northern Nassau-
517 PM EDT Tue Jul 16 2024

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...
...SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 548 IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast New Jersey and
southeast New York.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Heat Advisory.
   Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Heat Advisory.

Severe thunderstorms may again be possible Wednesday afternoon and
evening ahead of an approaching cold front. Locally heavy rainfall
with urban and poor drainage flooding are also possible.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

&&

This Hazardous Weather Outlook provides a summary of potential
widespread hazardous weather events that may reach NWS warning
criteria. Most long fused NWS watches, warnings, and advisories in
effect are highlighted.

Please refer to the latest NWS forecasts for weather not meeting NWS
warning criteria.

CTZ005>011-NYZ078-079-172130-
Northern Fairfield-Northern New Haven-Northern Middlesex-
Northern New London-Southern Fairfield-Southern New Haven-
Southern Middlesex-Northwest Suffolk-Northeast Suffolk-
517 PM EDT Tue Jul 16 2024

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southern Connecticut and
southeast New York.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Heat Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Heat Advisory.

A few strong to severe thunderstorms may be possible Wednesday
afternoon and evening ahead of an approaching cold front.
Locally heavy rainfall with urban and poor drainage flooding are
also possible.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

&&

This Hazardous Weather Outlook provides a summary of potential
widespread hazardous weather events that may reach NWS warning
criteria. Most long fused NWS watches, warnings, and advisories in
effect are highlighted.

Please refer to the latest NWS forecasts for weather not meeting NWS
warning criteria.

NYZ075-178-179-172130-
Kings (Brooklyn)-Southern Queens-Southern Nassau-
517 PM EDT Tue Jul 16 2024

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...
...SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 548 IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast New York.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Heat Advisory.
   High Rip Current Risk.
   Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Heat Advisory.
   High Rip Current Risk.

Severe thunderstorms may again be possible Wednesday afternoon and
evening ahead of an approaching cold front. Locally heavy rainfall
with urban and poor drainage flooding are also possible.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

&&

This Hazardous Weather Outlook provides a summary of potential
widespread hazardous weather events that may reach NWS warning
criteria. Most long fused NWS watches, warnings, and advisories in
effect are highlighted.

Please refer to the latest NWS forecasts for weather not meeting NWS
warning criteria.

ANZ331-332-335-340-345-350-353-355-CTZ012-172130-
Long Island Sound East of New Haven CT/Port Jefferson NY to the
Mouth of the Connecticut River-
Long Island Sound East of the Mouth of the Connecticut River-
Long Island Sound West of New Haven CT/Port Jefferson NY-
Peconic and Gardiners Bays-
South Shore Bays from Jones Inlet through Shinnecock Bay-
Moriches Inlet NY to Montauk Point NY out 20 nm-
Fire Island Inlet NY to Moriches Inlet NY out 20 nm-
Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY out 20 nm-Southern New London-
517 PM EDT Tue Jul 16 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Atlantic coastal waters and
southern Connecticut.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

Strong thunderstorms with wind gusts over 35 kt may be possible
Wednesday afternoon and evening ahead of an approaching cold front.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time that would meet NWS
warning criteria.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

&&

This Hazardous Weather Outlook provides a summary of potential
widespread hazardous weather events that may reach NWS warning
criteria. Most long fused NWS watches, warnings, and advisories in
effect are highlighted.

Please refer to the latest NWS forecasts for weather not meeting NWS
warning criteria.

NYZ080-172130-
Southwest Suffolk-
517 PM EDT Tue Jul 16 2024

...HEAT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast New York.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Heat Advisory.
   High Rip Current Risk.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Heat Advisory.
   High Rip Current Risk.

Strong to severe thunderstorms may be possible Wednesday afternoon
and evening ahead of an approaching cold front. Locally heavy
rainfall with urban and poor drainage flooding are also possible.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

&&

This Hazardous Weather Outlook provides a summary of potential
widespread hazardous weather events that may reach NWS warning
criteria. Most long fused NWS watches, warnings, and advisories in
effect are highlighted.

Please refer to the latest NWS forecasts for weather not meeting NWS
warning criteria.

NYZ081-172130-
Southeast Suffolk-
517 PM EDT Tue Jul 16 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast New York.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   High Rip Current Risk.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

&&

This Hazardous Weather Outlook provides a summary of potential
widespread hazardous weather events that may reach NWS warning
criteria. Most long fused NWS watches, warnings, and advisories in
effect are highlighted.

Please refer to the latest NWS forecasts for weather not meeting NWS
warning criteria.

ANZ338-172130-
New York Harbor-
517 PM EDT Tue Jul 16 2024

...SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 548 IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Atlantic coastal waters.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

Severe thunderstorms may be possible Wednesday afternoon and evening
ahead of an approaching cold front.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

&&

This Hazardous Weather Outlook provides a summary of potential
widespread hazardous weather events that may reach NWS warning
criteria. Most long fused NWS watches, warnings, and advisories in
effect are highlighted.

Please refer to the latest NWS forecasts for weather not meeting NWS
warning criteria.

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Jul 16, 4:15 PM EST, 54 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service New York NY
515 PM EDT Tue Jul 16 2024

NYZ067-162200-
Orange NY-
515 PM EDT Tue Jul 16 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT ORANGE COUNTY THROUGH 600 PM
EDT...

At 514 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
High Point, or near Matamoras, moving east at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Middletown, Port Jervis, Monroe, Warwick, Goshen, Howells, Chester,
Montgomery, Greenwood Lake, Florida, Harriman, Cuddebackville,
Otisville, Huguenot, and Unionville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for
northeastern New Jersey...and southeastern New York.

&&

LAT...LON 4149 7476 4150 7448 4157 7442 4163 7425
      4161 7425 4160 7423 4126 7413 4117 7430
      4136 7469 4137 7469 4139 7471 4140 7474
      4143 7474 4143 7475 4144 7476 4146 7475
TIME...MOT...LOC 2114Z 256DEG 35KT 4130 7471

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

JT

Special weather statement, Jul 16, 4:46 PM EST, 23 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service New York NY
546 PM EDT Tue Jul 16 2024

NJZ002-NYZ067>070-162230-
Western Passaic NJ-Putnam NY-Rockland NY-Northern Westchester NY-
Orange NY-
546 PM EDT Tue Jul 16 2024

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT CENTRAL PASSAIC...NORTHERN
WESTCHESTER...ORANGE...PUTNAM AND ROCKLAND COUNTIES THROUGH 630 PM
EDT...

At 545 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Walden to near Chester to Upper Greenwood Lake.
Movement was east at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
New City, Newburgh, Ossining, Peekskill, Monsey, Ringwood,
Haverstraw, Mount Kisco, Suffern, Mahopac, Monroe, Lake Carmel,
Walden, West Point, and Warwick.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for
northeastern New Jersey...and southeastern New York.

&&

LAT...LON 4160 7425 4158 7413 4161 7413 4161 7407
      4158 7405 4159 7395 4153 7400 4144 7398
      4149 7393 4152 7359 4141 7360 4113 7376
      4111 7415 4113 7421 4109 7426 4119 7438
      4120 7437 4125 7446 4160 7435 4163 7426
TIME...MOT...LOC 2145Z 271DEG 38KT 4154 7420 4142 7422 4118 7436

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

JT

The radar

The Brookhaven radar (KOKX), 140 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 22:11 UTC.

Open the radar archive at this moment

Event by event

4 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.

Thunderstorm Wind, Orange

When: July 16, 5:09 PM EST
Where: Orange County, Amity
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $2,000
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates: 41.270, -74.450

Wires down across Newport Bridge in Warwick.

Thunderstorm Wind, Orange

When: July 16, 5:10 PM EST
Where: Orange County, 1.25 mi WSW of Warwick
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 41.240, -74.390

New York State mesonet station WARW in Warwick measured a 63 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind, Orange

When: July 16, 5:24 PM EST
Where: Orange County, 0.52 mi E of Southfields
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Injuries: 1 direct, 0 indirect
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates: 41.250, -74.170

Subject trapped in a tent due to a fallen tree with minor injuries.

Thunderstorm Wind, Nassau

When: July 16, 6:35 PM EST
Where: Nassau County, 0.87 mi SW of Island Park
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 40.590, -73.680

Downed tree on west Olive Street.

What these are

Thunderstorm Wind: Winds from a thunderstorm of 50 knots (58 mph) or more, or lower winds that caused damage or casualties. Measured gusts are marked MG, estimated EG.

After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.

The same day elsewhere

Every storm in New York in 2024 Every state in 2024 This day in weather history Warnings in New York, July 2024

Sources

NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-30. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 1205232, 1205234, 1205237, 1205239.