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Weather Alert: Thunderstorms, Hail Approaching Area

National Weather Service says small hail and up to 50 mph winds expected.

The National Weather Service issued a special weather alert for Nassau County, Wednesday.

According to the alert, "satellite imagery and National Weather Service Doppler radar indicated that thunderstorms were rapidly developing near Garden City and moving east at 5 mph."

People in central Nassau should monitor the weather situation closely, according to the National Weather Service. The storm is moving east.

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Related: National Weather Service radar

Small hail and gusty winds up to 50 mph are expected with these storms. Severe weather might also cause minor flooding of poor drainage areas and reduced visibility.

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Nassau County Police issued a traffic advisory: "Due to the weather conditions drivers are advised to use caution while traveling. Periodic intense downfalls of rain are causing flooding and accumulating pooling of water along roadways. Motorists should be advised NOT to drive through standing water on roadways."


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