The 2006 Westchester County tornado was the strongest and largest tornado in New York since the 1904 Chappaqua tornado. It touched down on the shore of the Hudson River before becoming a waterspout and traveling 3 mi across the river. The tornado continued through the county, damaging numerous structures, until it crossed into Connecticut.
About 2006 Westchester County tornado in brief
The 2006 Westchester County tornado was the strongest and largest tornado in New York since the 1904 Chappaqua tornado. It touched down on the shore of the Hudson River before becoming a waterspout and traveling 3 mi across the river. The tornado continued through the county, damaging numerous structures, until it crossed into Connecticut. There were no fatalities and only six minor injuries were associated with the storm. The cost of damages was estimated at USD 12. 1 million. It was the eighth known tornado to either touch down or enter the county since 1950. After crossing the state border into Fairfield County, Connecticut, it weakened further before lifting at 4: 03 p. m EDT in Greenwich after traveling 2 mi in Connecticut. In all, the tornado inflicted USD 12million in damage in Rockland, Westchester and Fairfield counties, including significant structural damage to the California Closet Warehouse.
It struck the town of Sleepy Hollow, where the worst of the damage took place, damaging several homes and tearing siding off siding. A 10-foot tall stained-glass window in the church of St Teresa Hills, Pocantico Hills, was also damaged by the tornado. On July 12, 2006, a supercell thunderstorm developed over eastern New Jersey in association with a surface low-pressure area in southwestern Ontario. Daytime heating in the Tri-State Region led to moderate instability, a key factor in the development of showers and thunderstorms. The Storm Prediction Center issued a tornado watch at 12:40 p. m. EDT. About 15 minutes later, a tornado warning was issued for southern Rockland and Westchester counties, which would remain in effect until 4: 15 p.m.
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