![]() | MESOSCALE DISCUSSION 1396 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1123 AM CDT Tue Jun 30 2026 AREAS AFFECTED...Central New York CONCERNING...Severe potential...Watch likely VALID 301623Z - 301830Z PROBABILITY OF WATCH ISSUANCE...80 percent SUMMARY...Damaging wind potential is expected to increase this afternoon with gusts of 60-70 mph possible. Isolated occurrences of large hail and perhaps a BRIEF TORNADO or two may also occur. DISCUSSION...Volumetric radar data from KTYX indicate a bow echo with a well-defined rear-inflow jet moving southeast at around 50 kt. Extrapolation of current motion takes the bow echo to the vicinity of Watertown, NY, between ....... more |