Governor Kathy Hochul visited Rome today and inspected the damage caused by strong winds that caused widespread damage in the area and provided an update on the state's response to the severe storms that have affected the state over the past two weeks. measure. Last night, the Governor declared a state of emergency in response to severe weather affecting communities across New York. The governor has deployed more than 50 National Guard members to provide assistance.
“We are closely monitoring the impact of severe weather events that are having devastating impacts on parts of Central, Upstate and Capital Region New York,” Governor Hochul said. “We are working comprehensively with local partners to assess damage and provide resources to affected areas, and I ask all New Yorkers to remain cautious and monitor forecasts as this situation develops.”
The impact of yesterday's severe weather event on the Capital City, Central and Upstate New York is being assessed. Two Red Cross shelters are open, one in Oneida County and one in Madison County. Damage assessments of buildings and properties have been ongoing since last night. Many interstate highways were closed due to downed trees and power lines, particularly in the nation's capital, central New York and upstate New York, and flood control crews were working to reopen them.
Severe weather continues today in New York State. Temperatures are expected to reach or exceed 95°F again today, primarily in New York City, Long Island, Mid-Hudson, and the Capital Region. A heat warning is in effect for these areas until 9pm on Wednesday. Severe, isolated thunderstorms with the potential for damaging winds and flash flooding are also likely to continue Wednesday in portions of the Finger Lakes, Southern Tier, Mohawk Valley, Central New York, Capital Region, Northland, Mid-Hudson, New York City, and Long. island. An ozone air quality health advisory for New York City and the Lower Hudson Valley region will be in effect from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Wednesday.
