NEW YORK | An active Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for New York and New York County. CGN News is publishing this alert because official National Weather Service alert data includes one or more CGN coverage areas: New York County, New York.
What is active now
The primary active alert is Severe Thunderstorm Watch with NWS severity listed as Severe, urgency listed as Future and certainty listed as Possible.
The alert became effective 4 July 2026 at 7:20 PM EDT. The current listed expiration or ending time is 4 July 2026 at 11:00 PM EDT. Readers should rely on the latest county-specific National Weather Service alert before making safety decisions.
Current official alerts
Severe Thunderstorm Watch: NWS lists the affected area as Bergen, NJ; Essex, NJ; Hudson, NJ; Passaic, NJ; Union, NJ; Bronx, NY; Kings, NY; New York, NY; Orange, NY; Putnam, NY; Queens, NY; Richmond, NY; Rockland, NY; Westchester, NY. Current listed expiration or ending time: 4 July 2026 at 11:00 PM EDT.
Coverage area
This CGN alert covers New York County, New York. Nearby communities may experience different conditions, and warnings can change quickly.
Safety
Move indoors when thunder is heard or when warnings are issued. Damaging wind and large hail can break windows, damage roofs, bring down trees and power lines, and make travel dangerous.
This alert should be updated if the National Weather Service issues, cancels, extends or replaces the active alert. Do not rely on this article alone for emergency decisions. Keep wireless emergency alerts enabled and monitor official NWS, NOAA, local emergency management and trusted local broadcast sources.
Additional Reporting By: National Weather Service; NOAA; National Weather Service New York