{"id":334891,"date":"2026-09-01T14:28:24","date_gmt":"2026-09-01T14:28:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/334891\/"},"modified":"2026-09-01T14:28:24","modified_gmt":"2026-09-01T14:28:24","slug":"severe-weather-possible-for-portions-of-new-york-state-this-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/334891\/","title":{"rendered":"Severe Weather Possible For Portions Of New York State This Week"},"content":{"rendered":"

Meteorologists from the National Weather Service<\/a> in Binghamton are tracking a\u00a0weather system moving into Central New York<\/a> this Wednesday, bringing a heightened risk for severe thunderstorms. <\/p>\n

And as we’ve seen so far this year, tornadoes <\/a>can spin up just about anywhere in New York State.\u00a0<\/p>\n

READ MORE: Two More Tornadoes Confirmed In New York State<\/a><\/p>\n

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According to meteorologists<\/a>,\u00a0scattered strong to severe <\/a>thunderstorms, particularly during peak afternoon and evening are expected for portions of the state on Wednesday into Thursday.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Because multiple rounds of heavy rain could track over the same areas, localized flash flooding is also a possibility.<\/p>\n

Storm Preparation Tips<\/p>\n

Strong winds can easily turn patio furniture, garbage cans, and hanging plants into dangerous flying objects. It’s best to bring them inside your garage or tie them down securely if they need to stay outdoors during high winds.<\/p>\n

READ MORE: Thousands Of Cold Remedy Nasal Swabs Recalled In New York<\/a><\/p>\n

With torrential downpours expected, ensure your home’s gutters and downspouts are clear of debris.<\/p>\n

Also, check nearby street storm <\/a>drains to keep water flowing and mitigate the risk of basement flooding.<\/p>\n

One of the best pieces of advice during any time of the year, is to charge all cell phones and essential electronics ahead of the storms.<\/p>\n

Keep flashlights with fresh batteries easily accessible and lower your refrigerator temperature now to keep food cold longer if the power cuts out.<\/p>\n

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Weather Alerts<\/p>\n

Ensure your smartphone is set to receive Emergency Alerts, so you get immediate, geo-targeted notifications if a Severe Thunderstorm or Flash Flood Warning is issued for your exact location.<\/p>\n

And of course, keeping a portable radio or weather radio ready to go is a good idea to keep alert of coming storms.<\/p>\n

Step Back in Time at Frontier Roads<\/p>\n

Travel back to the Wild West days at Frontier Roads on Route 5 in Westmoreland.<\/p>\n

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