The warning was active for the Bronx, Manhattan and Queens as well as Westchester County.
“The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire,” says the National Weather Service.
Preparing for impending lightning strikes: Expert safety recommendations
Lightning strikes the United States approximately 25 million times each year, mostly during the summer. Lightning claims the lives of about 20 people annually, according to the weather service. The risk of lightning-related incidents escalates as thunderstorms draw near, reaching its peak when the storm directly looms overhead. However, it gradually recedes as the tempest moves
To guarantee your safety in the midst of a thunderstorm, take into account the following recommendations:…