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Tornado Warning and Storms Jolt New York Region Tornado Warning and Storms Jolt New York Region
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It’s Wednesday.It’s Wednesday.
Weather: Relatively calm during the day today, but tonight could see a repeat of last night, with thunderstorms bringing heavy rain, damaging wind, possible large hail and, yes, maybe even tornado activity.Weather: Relatively calm during the day today, but tonight could see a repeat of last night, with thunderstorms bringing heavy rain, damaging wind, possible large hail and, yes, maybe even tornado activity.
Alternate-side parking: In effect today; suspended tomorrow for Solemnity of the Ascension.Alternate-side parking: In effect today; suspended tomorrow for Solemnity of the Ascension.
A rare tornado warning startled the New York region on Tuesday night, sending people scurrying for shelter as thunderstorms descended.A rare tornado warning startled the New York region on Tuesday night, sending people scurrying for shelter as thunderstorms descended.
There were no confirmed sightings of tornadoes, and Joe Pollina, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service, said they had no reports of wind damage, suggesting that no tornado touched down in the city. In New Jersey, a tornado touched down near Stanhope, meteorologists at the National Weather Service confirmed on Wednesday.
The Weather Service was still working to determine the path and speed of the tornado as of Wednesday afternoon. No major injuries were reported, officials said, but the tornado uprooted trees and caused damage at Lenape Valley Regional High School, which was closed on Wednesday as officials assessed the damage and removed debris.
Farther south, a tornado touched down in Morgantown, Pa., a town about 50 miles west of Philadelphia. No serious injuries were reported.
In New York City, which was also under the tornado warning, there were no confirmed sightings of tornadoes. Joe Pollina, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service, said they had no reports of wind damage in the city, suggesting that no tornado touched down there.
But the warning raised fears that the region could experience the kind of destruction that has occurred in the Rocky Mountains and Midwest. In the last week alone, the authorities have linked tornadoes to at least seven deaths and scores of injuries there.But the warning raised fears that the region could experience the kind of destruction that has occurred in the Rocky Mountains and Midwest. In the last week alone, the authorities have linked tornadoes to at least seven deaths and scores of injuries there.
Adding to the concern, more extreme weather was also possible in the New York City area on Wednesday. The National Weather Service said there was an “enhanced risk” of severe thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening, with “damaging winds and hail” being the main threat.Adding to the concern, more extreme weather was also possible in the New York City area on Wednesday. The National Weather Service said there was an “enhanced risk” of severe thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening, with “damaging winds and hail” being the main threat.
An isolated tornado was also possible on Wednesday, the Weather Service said.An isolated tornado was also possible on Wednesday, the Weather Service said.
On Tuesday night, the heavy rain and winds caused significant disruptions in the New York region.On Tuesday night, the heavy rain and winds caused significant disruptions in the New York region.
Flights were delayed at all three major local airports on Tuesday night, officials said. The Roosevelt Island Tram was suspended for a time in both directions. Even the performance of “Much Ado About Nothing” at Shakespeare in the Park was canceled midway through the first act.Flights were delayed at all three major local airports on Tuesday night, officials said. The Roosevelt Island Tram was suspended for a time in both directions. Even the performance of “Much Ado About Nothing” at Shakespeare in the Park was canceled midway through the first act.
And in New Jersey, officials were trying to determine what caused damage at a high school in Stanhope, and whether it was the result of a tornado. Farther south, a tornado touched down in Morgantown, Pa., a town about 50 miles west of Philadelphia. No serious injuries were reported.
Phones first began buzzing with notifications about 9 p.m. yesterday, when the National Weather Service issued tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings for parts of northern New Jersey and Staten Island, urging residents to take shelter, according to Tim Moorin, a meteorologist at the Weather Service.Phones first began buzzing with notifications about 9 p.m. yesterday, when the National Weather Service issued tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings for parts of northern New Jersey and Staten Island, urging residents to take shelter, according to Tim Moorin, a meteorologist at the Weather Service.
At 9:33 p.m., the Weather Service’s office in New York City extended the time and location of that warning, Mr. Moorin said. That second warning was issued for Staten Island, as well as other parts of the city that were experiencing heavy rains, wind and lightning.At 9:33 p.m., the Weather Service’s office in New York City extended the time and location of that warning, Mr. Moorin said. That second warning was issued for Staten Island, as well as other parts of the city that were experiencing heavy rains, wind and lightning.
The tornado warning was set off by “radar signatures” showing a tightly wound pattern of air “moving in opposition rotation” — a telltale sign of a potential tornado, he said.The tornado warning was set off by “radar signatures” showing a tightly wound pattern of air “moving in opposition rotation” — a telltale sign of a potential tornado, he said.
In parts of the Midwest where tornadoes are common, trained spotters can relay what they see to the Weather Service, acting as a type of verification system for what radar has detected, Mr. Moorin said.In parts of the Midwest where tornadoes are common, trained spotters can relay what they see to the Weather Service, acting as a type of verification system for what radar has detected, Mr. Moorin said.
But tornadoes in New York are very uncommon. “We rarely get that here in this part of the country,” he said. “So we rely on Doppler radar.”But tornadoes in New York are very uncommon. “We rarely get that here in this part of the country,” he said. “So we rely on Doppler radar.”
The Weather Service also warned of hail in the New York area, and residents reported seeing it.The Weather Service also warned of hail in the New York area, and residents reported seeing it.
Today is the first day of Manhattanhenge, the twice-a-year event when sunsets align with the east-west numbered streets in Manhattan, creating a stop-and-awe display.Today is the first day of Manhattanhenge, the twice-a-year event when sunsets align with the east-west numbered streets in Manhattan, creating a stop-and-awe display.
Remember that scene in “The Office” when everybody was waiting for that DVD logo floating across the TV screen to land perfectly in the corner? Manhattanhenge is like that, except replace the logo with the sun and the screen with the city landscape.Remember that scene in “The Office” when everybody was waiting for that DVD logo floating across the TV screen to land perfectly in the corner? Manhattanhenge is like that, except replace the logo with the sun and the screen with the city landscape.
What is Manhattanhenge?What is Manhattanhenge?
Many of Manhattan’s streets were laid out in straight lines. Later, people starting putting buildings along those streets. Voilà! That resulted in something humans are hard-wired to want to see: a giant glowing orb setting directly between those (now) very tall buildings lining those very straight streets.Many of Manhattan’s streets were laid out in straight lines. Later, people starting putting buildings along those streets. Voilà! That resulted in something humans are hard-wired to want to see: a giant glowing orb setting directly between those (now) very tall buildings lining those very straight streets.
An astrophysicist at the American Museum of the Natural History, Jackie Faherty, told The Times in 2016 that the city grid was like “a bull’s-eye for the sun to hit” and that “Manhattanhenge are the days of the year when the sun hits the bull’s-eye.”An astrophysicist at the American Museum of the Natural History, Jackie Faherty, told The Times in 2016 that the city grid was like “a bull’s-eye for the sun to hit” and that “Manhattanhenge are the days of the year when the sun hits the bull’s-eye.”
[Read more about Manhattanhenge.][Read more about Manhattanhenge.]
When is Manhattanhenge?When is Manhattanhenge?
According to Dr. Faherty, you can see the spectacle today and tomorrow at 8:12 p.m.According to Dr. Faherty, you can see the spectacle today and tomorrow at 8:12 p.m.
You’ll get a second chance on July 12 at 8:20 p.m. and July 13 at 8:21 p.m.You’ll get a second chance on July 12 at 8:20 p.m. and July 13 at 8:21 p.m.
Where can you see it?Where can you see it?
The city Parks Department recommends watching from 57th, 42nd, 34th, 23rd or 14th Streets, the Tudor City Overpass or Hunters Point South Park in Queens.The city Parks Department recommends watching from 57th, 42nd, 34th, 23rd or 14th Streets, the Tudor City Overpass or Hunters Point South Park in Queens.
How not to take boring photographsHow not to take boring photographs
Pick a subject. A pretty sky without a focal point may not make the best photo. Ask yourself: What are the colors highlighting?Pick a subject. A pretty sky without a focal point may not make the best photo. Ask yourself: What are the colors highlighting?
Consider the shadows. The sky will be colorful; the foreground may not be. This could create powerful silhouettes.Consider the shadows. The sky will be colorful; the foreground may not be. This could create powerful silhouettes.
Think about the big picture. Many people try to capture the whole sky or too many buildings. The magic may be in the details. Don’t forget to notice the small stuff.Think about the big picture. Many people try to capture the whole sky or too many buildings. The magic may be in the details. Don’t forget to notice the small stuff.
And one more important point, from my colleague Derek Norman: Don’t forget the people!And one more important point, from my colleague Derek Norman: Don’t forget the people!
Here is his dispatch, along with some of his favorite images from our archives:Here is his dispatch, along with some of his favorite images from our archives:
As an avid street photographer, I like to keep an eye open for exceptional human moments in otherwise typical circumstances. Manhattanhenge provides just that.As an avid street photographer, I like to keep an eye open for exceptional human moments in otherwise typical circumstances. Manhattanhenge provides just that.
Wide roads like 57th Street give pedestrians more space to observe and move about. Still, I highly suggest you abide by the crosswalk signals.Wide roads like 57th Street give pedestrians more space to observe and move about. Still, I highly suggest you abide by the crosswalk signals.
During the sunset, the excitement is palpable. Strangers smile at each other.During the sunset, the excitement is palpable. Strangers smile at each other.
So, step out to catch a glimpse of everyone in the streets. Take a few photos of the revelry.So, step out to catch a glimpse of everyone in the streets. Take a few photos of the revelry.
Oh, and be sure to check out the sunset, too. I heard it may be lovely.Oh, and be sure to check out the sunset, too. I heard it may be lovely.
They donated to Mayor De Blasio. But here’s what they think about his run for president.They donated to Mayor De Blasio. But here’s what they think about his run for president.
The trial of a Princeton graduate accused of killing his father began with a recording of a heart-wrenching 911 call.The trial of a Princeton graduate accused of killing his father began with a recording of a heart-wrenching 911 call.
Nxivm trial: The so-called sex cult used spyware in an effort to monitor the billionaire former Seagram chairman, Edgar M. Bronfman Sr.Nxivm trial: The so-called sex cult used spyware in an effort to monitor the billionaire former Seagram chairman, Edgar M. Bronfman Sr.
Under indictment, a defiant Michael Avenatti, the former lawyer for Stormy Daniels, tried to turn the focus back on President Trump.Under indictment, a defiant Michael Avenatti, the former lawyer for Stormy Daniels, tried to turn the focus back on President Trump.
The New York Police Department held an unusual public hearing a couple of weeks ago. Its purpose was to make a Supreme Court case disappear.The New York Police Department held an unusual public hearing a couple of weeks ago. Its purpose was to make a Supreme Court case disappear.
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The Mini Crossword: Here is today’s puzzle.The Mini Crossword: Here is today’s puzzle.
Joe Biden is preparing a fund-raising blitz in New York with the help of Governor Cuomo. [CNBC]Joe Biden is preparing a fund-raising blitz in New York with the help of Governor Cuomo. [CNBC]
Mr. Cuomo, who was re-elected to a third term last year, said he planned to run for a fourth term. [Crain’s New York Business]Mr. Cuomo, who was re-elected to a third term last year, said he planned to run for a fourth term. [Crain’s New York Business]
Six students in the Bronx received medical treatment after eating brownies that may have been laced with marijuana. [CBS New York]Six students in the Bronx received medical treatment after eating brownies that may have been laced with marijuana. [CBS New York]
BookCon is coming to the Javits Center this weekend. [amNew York]BookCon is coming to the Javits Center this weekend. [amNew York]
Attend the Period Party at WeWork in Queens to celebrate the menstrual cycle and raise awareness of the lack of information and supplies faced by women around the world. 5:30 p.m. [$12]Attend the Period Party at WeWork in Queens to celebrate the menstrual cycle and raise awareness of the lack of information and supplies faced by women around the world. 5:30 p.m. [$12]
Novelists, poets, musicians and actors come together at the Center for Fiction in Brooklyn for a staged reading of Leanne Shapton’s short story collection “Guestbook.” Ms. Shapton will be in conversation with Sasha Weiss, the culture editor of The New York Times Magazine. 7 p.m. [$10] (Earlier, we wrote that the center was in Manhattan — it recently moved to Brooklyn.)Novelists, poets, musicians and actors come together at the Center for Fiction in Brooklyn for a staged reading of Leanne Shapton’s short story collection “Guestbook.” Ms. Shapton will be in conversation with Sasha Weiss, the culture editor of The New York Times Magazine. 7 p.m. [$10] (Earlier, we wrote that the center was in Manhattan — it recently moved to Brooklyn.)
The composer John Corigliano discusses L.G.B.T.Q. issues and art as activism with Deborah Borda, president of the New York Philharmonic, at the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center in Manhattan. 7 p.m. [$10 suggested donation]The composer John Corigliano discusses L.G.B.T.Q. issues and art as activism with Deborah Borda, president of the New York Philharmonic, at the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center in Manhattan. 7 p.m. [$10 suggested donation]
The Sunnyside Singers Club meets at Aubergine Cafe in Queens for group singing. 8 p.m. [Free]The Sunnyside Singers Club meets at Aubergine Cafe in Queens for group singing. 8 p.m. [Free]
— Vivian Ewing— Vivian Ewing
Events are subject to change, so double-check before heading out. For more events, see the going-out guides from The Times’s culture pages.Events are subject to change, so double-check before heading out. For more events, see the going-out guides from The Times’s culture pages.
It’s hot. It’s smelly. It’s odd. It’s lovely. It’s the only subway I’ve ever really known, and the only one that’s ever seen me in all my moods: caffeinated, tired, curious, drunk and delirious.It’s hot. It’s smelly. It’s odd. It’s lovely. It’s the only subway I’ve ever really known, and the only one that’s ever seen me in all my moods: caffeinated, tired, curious, drunk and delirious.
New York City subway: I love you madly because you are maddeningly beyond words.New York City subway: I love you madly because you are maddeningly beyond words.
We recently took a quick break from reminding you of how awful your subway commute is to remind you that yes, there can be joy in Mudville. Here is an assortment of riders’ OMG moments on the trains, collected by my colleague Emma G. Fitzsimmons:We recently took a quick break from reminding you of how awful your subway commute is to remind you that yes, there can be joy in Mudville. Here is an assortment of riders’ OMG moments on the trains, collected by my colleague Emma G. Fitzsimmons:
Dear Diary:Dear Diary:
I was in Midtown, heading to my office on the East Side. It was summer, and I was in the back of a taxi with the windows down. We were idling in midday traffic, waiting for the light to turn.I was in Midtown, heading to my office on the East Side. It was summer, and I was in the back of a taxi with the windows down. We were idling in midday traffic, waiting for the light to turn.
The opening piano notes of “Alone” by Heart came on the radio. The cabdriver, a man in his 30s, nudged the volume knob ever so slightly. Not a lot, but enough that I took notice. Then he did it again, and the music got a little louder.The opening piano notes of “Alone” by Heart came on the radio. The cabdriver, a man in his 30s, nudged the volume knob ever so slightly. Not a lot, but enough that I took notice. Then he did it again, and the music got a little louder.
I leaned forward.I leaned forward.
“I love this song, too,” I said. “Turn it up!”“I love this song, too,” I said. “Turn it up!”
He did. And then, with no prompting whatsoever — and to the apparent delight of many pedestrians nearby — we belted the chorus out in unison at the top of our lungs.He did. And then, with no prompting whatsoever — and to the apparent delight of many pedestrians nearby — we belted the chorus out in unison at the top of our lungs.
We were having so much fun that we carried that tune together straight to the end of the song. The final notes coincided with the end of the ride.We were having so much fun that we carried that tune together straight to the end of the song. The final notes coincided with the end of the ride.
The cabby pulled over to let me out. He turned around and said that the song was his favorite of all time and that the ride would be a favorite memory.The cabby pulled over to let me out. He turned around and said that the song was his favorite of all time and that the ride would be a favorite memory.
“Me, too,” I said. “Me, too.”“Me, too,” I said. “Me, too.”
— Christina Poletto— Christina Poletto
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