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Strong thunderstorms are rolling through the tri-state area Monday morning, bringing bursts of lightning, howling winds and possible nickle-sized hail pellets.
Forecasters urged residents to take adequate precautions on their way to work. Rainfall rates of 2 to 3 inches an hour are possible with this storm, which could cause minor flooding of poor drainage areas and ponding in some places.
The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Long Island, Westchester, most of New Jersey and Connecticut until 2 p.m.
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