Weather alert for strong thunderstorms in Tompkins County Sunday evening [Video]

The National Weather Service issued a weather alert at 6:06 p.m. on Sunday for strong thunderstorms until 6:30 p.m. for Tompkins County.

Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 50 mph.

“At 6:06 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm over Lowman, or near Chemung, moving northeast at 55 mph,” according to the weather service. “Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

Locations impacted by the alert include Chemung, Elmira, Southport, Barton, Sayre, Waverly, Owego, Athens, Ridgebury and Berkshire.

The weather service adds, “If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National …