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New York: Tornado Reported Near Amsterdam, ‘There Are Reports of Damage to Numerous Structures’

09/04/2011 Leave a comment Go to comments

“Syracuse, N.Y. — Numerous buildings in the Amsterdam area have reportedly been damaged this evening by what appeared to be a tornado, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced at about 9 p.m.

‘At this time, there have been no reports of any serious injuries, but there are reports of damage to numerous structures,’ Cuomo said. ‘I have dispatched the state police as well as state urban search and rescue personnel, who were in the area for Hurricane Irene assignments, to lead the state’s response and to assess the damage. Power crews are also on the scene to restore electricity to any customers who may have been affected.’

The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning at 5:30 p.m. today for Montgomery County, southern Fulton and southern Herkimer counties. Severe thunderstorms dumped one to two inches of rain in the region, it said.” Source.

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