Peekskill Office of Emergency Management

10/16/2026

A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 PM EDT FOR NORTHERN WESTCHESTER...ORANGE AND PUTNAM COUNTIES

At 555 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Montgomery, or
8 miles north of Monroe, moving east at 40 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and power lines.

This severe storm will be near...
New Windsor around 600 PM EDT.
Newburgh and Cold Spring around 605 PM EDT.
Fahnestock State Park around 615 PM EDT.

10/16/2026

The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for southeast New York—including Orange, Putnam, Rockland, and Westchester counties—due to expected severe weather today.

⏱️ TIMING
Primary Impact Window: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

A fast-moving squall line is forecast to enter and traverse the region during the evening commute.

⚠️ EXPECTED HAZARDS & POTENTIAL IMPACTS
Damaging Winds: Strong, localized wind gusts capable of knocking down tree limbs and utility lines.

Severe Thunderstorms: Frequent lightning and sudden heavy downpours.

Travel & Power Interruptions: Hazardous driving conditions during the evening commute, localized street flooding, and scattered power outages.

🛡️ RECOMMENDED PRECAUTIONS
Secure Outdoor Items: Tie down or bring inside loose outdoor items, yard equipment, and trash bins before 5:00 PM.

Plan Your Commute: Expect delayed travel times during the peak impact window. Never drive through flooded roadways.

Stay Informed: Keep mobile devices charged and ensure severe weather alerts are enabled. Have a plan to move to an interior room if warnings are issued for your area.

Please share this advisory to help keep our local community informed and prepared. Stay weather aware this evening!

09/26/2026

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has declared a State of Emergency for Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester counties, as well as New York City, as a powerful coastal storm threatens dangerous flooding, damaging winds, and power outages through the weekend. Non essential travel is discouraged. If you do travel do not traverse flooded roadways.

09/24/2026

09/13/2026

On behalf of the National Weather Service:
A Flash Flood Warning until 10:30 am. This is a dangerous and life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.

09/12/2026

A Flood Watch has been issued for New York City and Westchester County for tomorrow from 2:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. A Flood Watch has been issued for Suffolk and Nassau Counties for tomorrow from 5:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.

During a flood, water levels and the rate at which the water is flowing can quickly change. Most flood fatalities occur in vehicles. You don't know how deep the water is. Even when water recedes, the ground may be unstable.

- Do not attempt to drive through a flooded road. Turn around, don't drown!
NEVER drive through barricades.
- Rising and fast floodwaters can sweep vehicles away or cause you to lose control of a vehicle.
- Stay out of floodwaters! Floodwaters hide dangers that can cause sickness, injury, or even death: animals and insects, live wires, dangerous chemicals, sewage, harmful bacteria, and sharp objects and debris.

Continue monitoring updates to the forecast via local media or your nearest National Weather Service Office by visiting www.weather.gov and searching for your zip code.