November 4, 2025
FROM GOV HOCHUL: GOVERNOR HOCHUL DIRECTS STATE AGENCIES TO PREPARE AS STRONG STORM SYSTEM WITH HIGH WINDS AND POTENTIAL THUNDERSTORMS SET TO IMPACT NEW YORK BEGINNING WEDNESDAY
Severe Wind Risk Issued for Much of Upstate Ahead of Wednesday and Thursday; Strongest Winds Expected Wednesday Night Into Thursday Morning
Wind Gusts of 40-50 Miles Per Hour Expected With Isolated Gusts of 60-70 Miles Per Hour Possible; Widespread Power Outages and Tree Damage Likely
Thunderstorms To Impact Most of Upstate with Severe Storms Possible in the Finger Lakes, Southern Tier, Central New York and Mohawk Valley Regions
MTA Bridges and Tunnels Will Prohibit Empty Tractor-Tailers and Tandem Trucks from Using Seven Bridges Beginning 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5
New Yorkers Can Sign Up for Weather and Emergency Alerts by Texting 333111
Governor Kathy Hochul today urged New Yorkers to prepare for a storm system forecasted to bring widespread strong-to-severe wind, rain, thunderstorms and the potential for snow in higher elevations Wednesday into Thursday. Current forecasts call for widespread wind gusts of 40-50 mph with the possibility of 60-70 mph isolated gusts. With such strong winds possible, widespread power outages and tree damage are likely. Rain is also forecast to begin Wednesday afternoon, before transitioning to thunderstorms Wednesday night. Widespread totals of a half inch are likely, while isolated totals of one inch are possible. The possibility of the most severe storms will be throughout the Finger Lakes, Southern Tier, Central New York and Mohawk Valley regions. This rain may transition to snow at elevations higher than 1,500 feet.
“Our state agencies and thousands of utility workers stand ready to assist New Yorkers as strong-to-severe wind gusts and potential thunderstorms impact much of the state starting Wednesday,” Governor Hochul said. “I urge all New Yorkers to stay vigilant and remain alert — text your county or borough name to 333111 to get the most up-to-date information sent directly to your phone.
