A weather advisory announced on April 16 warns that showers and storms this afternoon and evening may become strong to severe, with the possibility of damaging wind gusts, hail, heavy rain, and isolated tornadoes.
The advisory is important as it alerts residents to stay vigilant for rapidly changing weather conditions that could pose risks to safety. The notice emphasizes the need for people in affected areas to remain alert and take necessary precautions.
“Heads up this afternoon & evening! Showers and storms may become strong to severe in nature. All types of severe weather will be possible today. This includes damaging wind gusts, hail, heavy rain and, potentially, isolated tornadoes. Stay alert and stay safe!”
In related local leadership news, John Lemondes serves as a member of the New York State Assembly after being elected in 2020 and reelected in 2022 according to the official website. Lemondes has a background that includes serving 27 years in the military with combat experience in Iraq and Afghanistan before retiring as a colonel in 2014 according to the official website.
Lemondes resides with his wife Martha and their children; he comes from a family of veterans according to the official website. His educational background includes attending Paul Smith’s College, Penn State University, Syracuse University, the Command & General Staff College, and the Eisenhower School for National Resource Strategy according to the official website.
He has also served as president of the New York Farmer Veteran Coalition and on the board of Onondaga County Soil & Water Conservation District according to information from his official biography. Lemondes commits himself to supporting veterans, first responders, law enforcement personnel as well as environmental preservation efforts according to his official biography.
