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| | name = 2006 Westchester County tornado | |||
| | image = 2006 Westchester Tornado California Closests.jpg | | image = 2006 Westchester Tornado California Closests.jpg | ||
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| | caption = The California Closets Warehouse that was severely damaged by the tornado | | caption = The California Closets Warehouse that was severely damaged by the tornado | ||
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| formed = 3:30 p.m. ]<br>July 12, 2006 | ||
| ⚫ | | duration = 33 minutes | ||
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| | winds = 157 mph (253 km/h) | |||
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| | damages = $12.1 million | | damages = $12.1 million | ||
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| ⚫ | | outages = ~20,000 residences | ||
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| The '''2006 Westchester County tornado''' was the strongest and largest ] in ] since the ]. It touched down there on Wednesday, July 12, 2006 and traveled {{convert|13|mi|km}} into southwestern ] during a 33-minute span through two states. The tornado touched down at 3:30 p.m. ] (19:30 ]) on the shore of the ] before becoming a ] and traveling {{convert|3|mi|km|abbr=on|sigfig=1}} across the river. Coming ashore, the tornado entered |
The '''2006 Westchester County tornado''' was the strongest and largest ] in ] since the ]. It touched down there on Wednesday, July 12, 2006, and traveled {{convert|13|mi|km}} into southwestern ] during a 33-minute span through two states. The tornado touched down at 3:30 p.m. ] (19:30 ]) on the shore of the ] before becoming a ] and traveling {{convert|3|mi|km|abbr=on|sigfig=1}} across the river. Coming ashore, the tornado entered Westchester County and struck the town of ] at ] intensity. After passing through the town, it intensified into an F2 tornado and grew to almost a {{convert|1/4|mi|m|spell=in}} in diameter.<ref name="MSSum"/> The tornado continued through the county, damaging numerous structures, until it crossed into Connecticut at 4:01 p.m. EDT (20:01 UTC). Not long after entering the state, it dissipated in the town of ] at 4:03 p.m. EDT (20:03 UTC).<ref name="MSSum"/> When the tornado entered Westchester County, it was the eighth known tornado to either touch down or enter the county since 1950.<ref name="THPWest">{{cite web| author=Storm Prediction Center| author-link=Storm Prediction Center| year=2007| title=Tornado History Project: Westchester, New York Tornadoes, 1950–2007| publisher=Joshua Lietz (TornadoHistoryProject.com)| access-date=December 6, 2008|url=http://tornadohistoryproject.com/tornado.php?yr=%25&mo=%25&day=%25&st=New+York&fu=%25&co=Westchester&l=auto&submit=Table&ddat=on&dsta=on&dfuj=on&dfat=on&dinj=on&dcou=on&format=basic&p=1&s=1}}</ref> | ||
| Two barns and a warehouse were destroyed, and a large stained-glass window was shattered. Numerous homes and businesses were damaged and thousands of trees were uprooted. There were no fatalities and only six minor injuries were associated with the storm. The cost of damages was estimated at $12.1 million. | Two barns and a warehouse were destroyed, and a large stained-glass window was shattered. Numerous homes and businesses were damaged and thousands of trees were uprooted. There were no fatalities and only six minor injuries were associated with the storm. The cost of damages was estimated at $12.1 million. | ||
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| ==Meteorological synopsis== | ==Meteorological synopsis== | ||
| ] animation of the supercell that spawned the tornado at 3:45 pm EDT]] | ] animation of the supercell that spawned the tornado at 3:45 pm EDT]] | ||
| On July 12 a ] ] developed over eastern ] in association with a ] in southwestern ]. Daytime heating in the ] led to moderate instability, a key factor in the development of ]. With conditions favorable for the development of a ], the ] issued a ] at 12:40 p.m. ] (16:40 ]).<ref name="Tornadowatch">{{cite web| author=Thompson| date=July 12, 2006| title=Severe Weather Watch #593 (Tornado Watch)| publisher=]| |
On July 12 a ] ] developed over eastern ] in association with a ] in southwestern ]. Daytime heating in the ] led to moderate instability, a key factor in the development of ]. With conditions favorable for the development of a ], the ] issued a ] at 12:40 p.m. ] (16:40 ]).<ref name="Tornadowatch">{{cite web| author=Thompson| date=July 12, 2006| title=Severe Weather Watch #593 (Tornado Watch)| publisher=]| access-date=November 29, 2008|url=http://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/watch/2006/ww0593.html}}</ref> A strong thunderstorm developed around 2:00 p.m. EDT (18:00 UTC) which produced a ] near ] at around 2:45 p.m. EDT (18:45 UTC), although no damage was associated with the funnel.<ref name="NJFunnel">{{cite web| author=Stuart Hinson| year=2006| title=July 12, Weather Event #625643 (Funnel Cloud)| publisher=]| access-date=November 29, 2008| url=http://www4.ncdc.noaa.gov/cgi-win/wwcgi.dll?wwevent~ShowEvent~625643}}{{dead link|date=April 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> That same storm intensified and developed into a supercell as it crossed into ].<ref name="Tornado1"/> About 15 minutes later, a ] was issued for southern ] and Westchester counties, which would remain in effect until 4:15 p.m. EDT (21:15 UTC).<ref>{{cite news| agency=Associated Press| date=July 13, 2006| title=Westchester County Storm: Let The Clean-Up Begin| publisher=]| access-date=November 30, 2008|url=http://wcbstv.com/topstories/Tornado.Tornado.Warning.2.236314.html}} {{Dead link|date=September 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> At around 3:30 p.m. EDT (19:30 UTC), an ] tornado touched down near ] along the ] in ]. The {{convert|100|yd|m}} wide tornado touched down on a dock before becoming a ] as it took a {{convert|3|mi|km|abbr=on}} path across the river. The tornado passed near the ] before crossing into Westchester County.<ref name="Tornado1">{{cite web| author=Stuart Hinson| year=2006| title=July 12, Weather Event #626587 (Tornado)| publisher=]| access-date=November 29, 2008| url=http://www4.ncdc.noaa.gov/cgi-win/wwcgi.dll?wwevent~ShowEvent~626587}}{{dead link|date=April 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> Upon entering Westchester, it was the eighth tornado ever recorded in the county.<ref name="THPWest"/> | ||
| The tornado hit the town of ], around 3:37 p.m. EDT (19:37 UTC); two minutes later, a {{convert|58|mph|km/h|abbr=on}} wind gust was reported along the periphery of the tornado. As the tornado neared ], it intensified to F2 status, generating winds up to {{convert|157|mph|km/h|abbr=on}}, and struck the California Closet Warehouse. At the time, the tornado was estimated to be 300 |
The tornado hit the town of ], around 3:37 p.m. EDT (19:37 UTC); two minutes later, a {{convert|58|mph|km/h|abbr=on}} wind gust was reported along the periphery of the tornado. As the tornado neared ], it intensified to F2 status, generating winds up to {{convert|157|mph|km/h|abbr=on}}, and struck the California Closet Warehouse. At the time, the tornado was estimated to be {{convert|300|yd|m|abbr=on}} wide<ref name="Tornado2"/> and was the strongest tornado ever recorded in Westchester County.<ref name="USAT">{{cite news| author=Jim Fitzgerald| date=July 14, 2006| title=Weather Service confirms F-2 tornado roared through N.Y., Conn. on Wednesday| work=]| access-date=November 29, 2008|url=https://www.usatoday.com/weather/storms/2006-07-14-ny-tornado-confirmed_x.htm}}</ref> Shortly after, it weakened back to F1 intensity. Minor damage was reported through the ] in ] as the tornado neared the New York–] border. The track length through Westchester County was measured at around {{convert|8|mi|km|abbr=on}}.<ref name="Tornado2">{{cite web| author=Stuart Hinson| year=2006| title=July 12, Weather Event #626588 (Tornado)| publisher=]| access-date=November 29, 2008| url=http://www4.ncdc.noaa.gov/cgi-win/wwcgi.dll?wwevent~ShowEvent~626588}}{{dead link|date=April 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> After crossing the state border into ], it weakened further before lifting at 4:03 p.m EDT (20:03 UTC) in ] after traveling {{convert|2|mi|km|abbr=on}} in Connecticut. Another brief touchdown may have occurred shortly after near the ].<ref name="Tornado3">{{cite web| author=Stuart Hinson| year=2006| title=July 12, Weather Event #606978 (Tornado)| publisher=]| access-date=November 29, 2008| url=http://www4.ncdc.noaa.gov/cgi-win/wwcgi.dll?wwevent~ShowEvent~606978}}{{dead link|date=April 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> Overall, the tornado tracked across a total of {{convert|13|mi|km|abbr=on}} through two states over a period over 33 minutes.<ref name="MSSum">{{cite web| date=July 14, 2006| title=Summary of Tornado| publisher=] in Upton, New York| access-date=November 29, 2008|url=http://www.erh.noaa.gov/okx/pns/torjul06.txt}}</ref> | ||
| ==Impact== | ==Impact== | ||
| ]ed area]] | ]ed area]] | ||
| The tornado took a path through ], |
The tornado took a path through ], Westchester and ] counties, downing or uprooting thousands of trees and damaging several structures, including significant structural damage to the California Closets warehouse. Six minor injuries were also reported. In all, the tornado inflicted $12.1 million in damage.<ref name="MSSum"/> | ||
| Minor damage was reported in Rockland County. One dock and one boat were damaged by the tornado.<ref name="MSSum"/> After crossing the ], the tornado entered Westchester County, where the worst of the damage took place. It struck the town of ], damaging roofs and tearing the siding off numerous homes and businesses.<ref name="MSSum"/> A 10 |
Minor damage was reported in Rockland County. One dock and one boat were damaged by the tornado.<ref name="MSSum"/> After crossing the ], the tornado entered Westchester County, where the worst of the damage took place. It struck the town of ], damaging roofs and tearing the siding off numerous homes and businesses.<ref name="MSSum"/> A {{convert|10|ft|m|adj=on}} tall stained-glass window in the St. Teresa of Avila Church was shattered.<ref name="USAT"/> Afterwards, the town of ] was struck as the tornado intensified to F2 intensity. Several trees were uprooted and two barns were destroyed. The California Closet Warehouse suffered severe structural damage; two concrete walls were destroyed.<ref name="MSSum"/> An interior staircase, which employees used as a shelter, collapsed causing four injuries. Concrete blocks from the building were blown about, some of which struck cars in a nearby parking lot.<ref name="USAT"/> A nearby ] had part of its roof torn off.<ref name="WESH">{{cite web|date=July 13, 2006 |agency=Associated Press |title=Tornado Rips Through Suburban New York |publisher=] |access-date=November 30, 2008 |url=http://www.wesh.com/news/9510358/detail.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081122101734/http://www.wesh.com/news/9510358/detail.html |archive-date=November 22, 2008 |url-status=dead }}</ref> After a ] was issued, a school near the warehouse was evacuated.<ref name="NYTimes">{{cite news| author=Lisa W. Foderaro| date=July 13, 2006| title=Tornado in Westchester Tosses Around Trees and Damages Property| work=]| access-date=November 30, 2008|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2006/07/13/nyregion/13weather.html?pagewanted=print}}</ref> | ||
| ]s being grown to re-populate the affected area.]] | ]s being grown to re-populate the affected area.]] | ||
| As the tornado crossed ], it picked up a state trooper car and flipped it several times before it fell to the ground; the officer inside suffered only minor injuries.<ref name="USAT"/> Moving towards the east-northeast, the tornado struck the towns of ] and ], damaging numerous trees and causing minor structural damage.<ref name="MSSum"/> Damage along the ] prompted officials to shut down a section of the highway near Mount Pleasant.<ref name="CNN">{{cite news| author= Rose Arce | date=July 13, 2006| title=Tornado hits north of Manhattan, Winds damage store, close highway; no serious injuries reported| publisher=]| |
As the tornado crossed ], it picked up a state trooper car and flipped it several times before it fell to the ground; the officer inside suffered only minor injuries.<ref name="USAT"/> Moving towards the east-northeast, the tornado struck the towns of ] and ], damaging numerous trees and causing minor structural damage.<ref name="MSSum"/> Damage along the ] prompted officials to shut down a section of the highway near Mount Pleasant.<ref name="CNN">{{cite news| author= Rose Arce | date=July 13, 2006| title=Tornado hits north of Manhattan, Winds damage store, close highway; no serious injuries reported| publisher=]| access-date=November 30, 2008|url=http://www.cnn.com/2006/WEATHER/07/12/ny.tornado/index.html | ||
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| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20081104224713/http://www.cnn.com/2006/WEATHER/07/12/ny.tornado/index.html| archive-date= November 4, 2008 | url-status= live}}</ref> Trees fell on streets and railroad tracks, halting ] service and creating major traffic delays.<ref name="NYTimes"/> After passing by the ] in ], the tornado crossed into ],<ref name="MSSum"/> where it knocked down numerous power lines, cutting power to about 10,000 residences in the county.<ref name="USAT"/> In all, six people sustained minor injuries and damages amounted to $10.1 million.<ref name="Tornado2"/> | ||
| The weakening tornado ended its duration in Fairfield County, Connecticut, in the town of ]. Thousands of trees were either uprooted or snapped along the tornado's {{convert|2|mi|km|abbr=on}} path through the state. Minor damage was inflicted upon several structures.<ref name="MSSum"/> The tornado left 1,700 residences in Greenwich without power and blocked six roads. Most of the damage was concentrated to the northwestern corner of the town.<ref name="NYTimes2">{{cite news| author=Avi Salzman and Anahad O'Connor| date=July 16, 2006| title=The Week; Rare Tornado Snaps Trees and Power Lines| |
The weakening tornado ended its duration in Fairfield County, Connecticut, in the town of ]. Thousands of trees were either uprooted or snapped along the tornado's {{convert|2|mi|km|abbr=on}} path through the state. Minor damage was inflicted upon several structures.<ref name="MSSum"/> The tornado left 1,700 residences in Greenwich without power and blocked six roads. Most of the damage was concentrated to the northwestern corner of the town.<ref name="NYTimes2">{{cite news| author=Avi Salzman and Anahad O'Connor| date=July 16, 2006| title=The Week; Rare Tornado Snaps Trees and Power Lines| work=The New York Times| access-date=December 1, 2008|url=https://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9F04E2D91F30F935A25754C0A9609C8B63}}</ref> Damages in the state totaled to $2 million.<ref name="Tornado3"/> | ||
| ==Aftermath== | ==Aftermath== | ||
| In the wake of the tornado, the mayor of Sleepy Hollow declared a state of emergency for the entire village.<ref name="ABC7">{{cite news| author=Eyewitness News| date=July 13, 2006| title=Weather Service confirms F2 tornado in area, Sleepy Hollow, Hawthorne hardest hit| |
In the wake of the tornado, the mayor of Sleepy Hollow declared a state of emergency for the entire village.<ref name="ABC7">{{cite news| author=Eyewitness News| date=July 13, 2006| title=Weather Service confirms F2 tornado in area, Sleepy Hollow, Hawthorne hardest hit| work=]| access-date=November 29, 2008| url=http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/story?section=weather&id=4363255| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120925004255/http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/story?section=weather&id=4363255| archive-date=September 25, 2012| url-status=dead| df=mdy-all}}</ref> Two hundred emergency personnel responded to the storm.<ref name="LoHUD2">{{cite news| author=Reka Bala and Glenn Blain| date=July 13, 2006| title=Tornado slams Lower Hudson Valley| publisher=]| access-date=December 1, 2008|url=http://www.lohud.com/article/20060713/NEWS09/607130345}}</ref> ] crews were sent out to repair downed power lines and clear roads. By the next night, power was restored to all but 600 of the previous 10,000 residences without power in Westchester County.<ref name="USAT"/> Westchester County opened its Emergency Operations Center after the storm to respond to the event.<ref>{{cite news| date=July 13, 2006| title=Tornado hits north of Manhattan| publisher=CNN| access-date=December 9, 2011|url=http://edition.cnn.com/2006/WEATHER/07/12/ny.tornado/index.html}}</ref> Two days after the storm, many of the roads had been cleared and power was fully restored. A recreational path in ], was not expected to be open for another two weeks due to numerous fallen trees.<ref name="LoHUD">{{cite web| date=July 15, 2006| author=Candice Ferrette| title=Westchester tornado twists many lives| publisher=The Journal News| access-date=November 30, 2008| url=http://www.lohud.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060715/NEWS02/607150347| archive-date=February 29, 2012| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120229100327/http://www.lohud.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=%2F20060715%2FNEWS02%2F607150347| url-status=dead}}</ref> ] suspended trains on the northern part of the Harlem Line until 5:00 p.m. EDT (21:00 UTC) for the removal of debris on the tracks. Southbound passengers took buses while the tracks were shut down.<ref name="NYTimes"/> All trains were back on schedule by 7:00 p.m. EDT (23:00 UTC).<ref name="LoHUD2"/> | ||
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 The California Closets Warehouse that was severely damaged by the tornado | |
| Meteorological history | |
|---|---|
| Formed | 3:30 p.m. EDT July 12, 2006 |
| Dissipated | 4:03 p.m. EDT July 12, 2006 |
| Duration | 33 minutes |
| F2 tornado | |
| on the Fujita scale | |
| Highest winds | 157 mph (253 km/h) |
| Overall effects | |
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | 6 |
| Damage | $12.1 million |
| Areas affected | Rockland and Westchester, New York; and Fairfield, Connecticut |
| Power outages | ~20,000 residences |
Part of the tornado outbreaks of 2006 | |
The 2006 Westchester County tornado was the strongest and largest tornado in Westchester County, New York since the 1904 Chappaqua tornado. It touched down there on Wednesday, July 12, 2006, and traveled 13 miles (21 km) into southwestern Connecticut during a 33-minute span through two states. The tornado touched down at 3:30 p.m. EDT (19:30 UTC) on the shore of the Hudson River before becoming a waterspout and traveling 3 mi (5 km) across the river. Coming ashore, the tornado entered Westchester County and struck the town of Sleepy Hollow at F1 intensity. After passing through the town, it intensified into an F2 tornado and grew to almost a one-quarter mile (400 m) in diameter. The tornado continued through the county, damaging numerous structures, until it crossed into Connecticut at 4:01 p.m. EDT (20:01 UTC). Not long after entering the state, it dissipated in the town of Greenwich at 4:03 p.m. EDT (20:03 UTC). When the tornado entered Westchester County, it was the eighth known tornado to either touch down or enter the county since 1950.
Two barns and a warehouse were destroyed, and a large stained-glass window was shattered. Numerous homes and businesses were damaged and thousands of trees were uprooted. There were no fatalities and only six minor injuries were associated with the storm. The cost of damages was estimated at $12.1 million.
Meteorological synopsis
On July 12 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. With conditions favorable for the development of a tornado, the Storm Prediction Center issued a tornado watch at 12:40 p.m. EDT (16:40 UTC). A strong thunderstorm developed around 2:00 p.m. EDT (18:00 UTC) which produced a funnel cloud near Carlstadt at around 2:45 p.m. EDT (18:45 UTC), although no damage was associated with the funnel. That same storm intensified and developed into a supercell as it crossed into New York. 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. EDT (21:15 UTC). At around 3:30 p.m. EDT (19:30 UTC), an F1 tornado touched down near Grand View-on-Hudson along the Hudson River in Rockland County. The 100 yards (91 m) wide tornado touched down on a dock before becoming a waterspout as it took a 3 mi (4.8 km) path across the river. The tornado passed near the Tappan Zee Bridge before crossing into Westchester County. Upon entering Westchester, it was the eighth tornado ever recorded in the county.
The tornado hit the town of Sleepy Hollow, New York, around 3:37 p.m. EDT (19:37 UTC); two minutes later, a 58 mph (93 km/h) wind gust was reported along the periphery of the tornado. As the tornado neared New York State Route 9A, it intensified to F2 status, generating winds up to 157 mph (253 km/h), and struck the California Closet Warehouse. At the time, the tornado was estimated to be 300 yd (270 m) wide and was the strongest tornado ever recorded in Westchester County. Shortly after, it weakened back to F1 intensity. Minor damage was reported through the Kensico Reservoir in Valhalla as the tornado neared the New York–Connecticut border. The track length through Westchester County was measured at around 8 mi (13 km). After crossing the state border into Fairfield County, Connecticut, it weakened further before lifting at 4:03 p.m EDT (20:03 UTC) in Greenwich after traveling 2 mi (3.2 km) in Connecticut. Another brief touchdown may have occurred shortly after near the Merritt Parkway. Overall, the tornado tracked across a total of 13 mi (21 km) through two states over a period over 33 minutes.
Impact
The tornado took a path through Rockland, Westchester and Fairfield counties, downing or uprooting thousands of trees and damaging several structures, including significant structural damage to the California Closets warehouse. Six minor injuries were also reported. In all, the tornado inflicted $12.1 million in damage.
Minor damage was reported in Rockland County. One dock and one boat were damaged by the tornado. After crossing the Hudson River, the tornado entered Westchester County, where the worst of the damage took place. It struck the town of Sleepy Hollow, damaging roofs and tearing the siding off numerous homes and businesses. A 10-foot (3.0 m) tall stained-glass window in the St. Teresa of Avila Church was shattered. Afterwards, the town of Pocantico Hills was struck as the tornado intensified to F2 intensity. Several trees were uprooted and two barns were destroyed. The California Closet Warehouse suffered severe structural damage; two concrete walls were destroyed. An interior staircase, which employees used as a shelter, collapsed causing four injuries. Concrete blocks from the building were blown about, some of which struck cars in a nearby parking lot. A nearby Comfort Inn had part of its roof torn off. After a tornado warning was issued, a school near the warehouse was evacuated.
As the tornado crossed New York State Route 9A, it picked up a state trooper car and flipped it several times before it fell to the ground; the officer inside suffered only minor injuries. Moving towards the east-northeast, the tornado struck the towns of Mount Pleasant and Hawthorne, damaging numerous trees and causing minor structural damage. Damage along the Saw Mill River Parkway prompted officials to shut down a section of the highway near Mount Pleasant. Trees fell on streets and railroad tracks, halting Metro-North Railroad service and creating major traffic delays. After passing by the Kensico Reservoir in Valhalla, the tornado crossed into Connecticut, where it knocked down numerous power lines, cutting power to about 10,000 residences in the county. In all, six people sustained minor injuries and damages amounted to $10.1 million.
The weakening tornado ended its duration in Fairfield County, Connecticut, in the town of Greenwich. Thousands of trees were either uprooted or snapped along the tornado's 2 mi (3.2 km) path through the state. Minor damage was inflicted upon several structures. The tornado left 1,700 residences in Greenwich without power and blocked six roads. Most of the damage was concentrated to the northwestern corner of the town. Damages in the state totaled to $2 million.
Aftermath
In the wake of the tornado, the mayor of Sleepy Hollow declared a state of emergency for the entire village. Two hundred emergency personnel responded to the storm. ConEdison crews were sent out to repair downed power lines and clear roads. By the next night, power was restored to all but 600 of the previous 10,000 residences without power in Westchester County. Westchester County opened its Emergency Operations Center after the storm to respond to the event. Two days after the storm, many of the roads had been cleared and power was fully restored. A recreational path in Tarrytown, New York, was not expected to be open for another two weeks due to numerous fallen trees. Metro-North Railroad suspended trains on the northern part of the Harlem Line until 5:00 p.m. EDT (21:00 UTC) for the removal of debris on the tracks. Southbound passengers took buses while the tracks were shut down. All trains were back on schedule by 7:00 p.m. EDT (23:00 UTC).
See also
- List of North American tornadoes and tornado outbreaks
- List of Connecticut tornadoes
- 1900 Westchester County tornado
- 1904 Chappaqua tornado
References
- ^ "Summary of Tornado". National Weather Service in Upton, New York. July 14, 2006. Retrieved November 29, 2008.
- ^ Storm Prediction Center (2007). "Tornado History Project: Westchester, New York Tornadoes, 1950–2007". Joshua Lietz (TornadoHistoryProject.com). Retrieved December 6, 2008.
- Thompson (July 12, 2006). "Severe Weather Watch #593 (Tornado Watch)". Storm Prediction Center. Retrieved November 29, 2008.
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