Tornado watch issued for New York-area until 6 p.m.

From the New York Post:

The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for much of the tristate region for Tuesday, September 28, 2010 until 6 p.m.

New York

BRONX, DELAWARE, DUTCHESS, KINGS, NASSAU, NEW YORK, ORANGE, PUTNAM, QUEENS, RICHMOND, ROCKLAND, SULLIVAN, ULSTER, WESTCHESTER

Connecticut

FAIRFIELD

New Jersey

BERGEN, ESSEX, HUDSON, HUNTERDON, MIDDLESEX, MONMOUTH, MORRIS, OCEAN, PASSAIC, SOMERSET, SUSSEX, WARREN

Hail, thunderstorms wind gusts up to 70 miles per hour and lightning are also possible in these areas.

A tornado watch means conditions are favorable for tornadoes and severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area. You should be on the lookout for threatening weather this afternoon and be prepared for possible warnings.