Yonkers weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Yonkers, NY right now.
The National Weather Service issues alerts for Yonkers as part of Westchester County.
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Tornado history within 25 miles of Yonkers
43 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Yonkers since 1950, killing 2 people and injuring 38. The most recent was on November 13, 2021 (rated EF0).
Strongest tornadoes within 25 miles of Yonkers
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 12, 2006 | F2 | — | 10.1 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 6 |
| August 8, 2007 | EF2 | Kings County | 3.9 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 9 |
| August 7, 1962 | F2 | Bergen County | 2.5 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 0 |
| July 15, 1970 | F2 | Bergen County | 2 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
| September 7, 1998 | F2 | Nassau County | 0.2 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 6 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 13, 2021 | EF0 | Nassau County | 13.1 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
| July 29, 2021 | EF0 | Essex County | 0.4 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
| October 2, 2018 | EF1 | Fairfield County | 3.8 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 |
| October 2, 2018 | EF1 | Westchester County | 4.3 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 |
| October 2, 2018 | EF1 | Rockland County | 2.1 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 |
How often alerts are issued for Westchester County
| Alert type | 2016–2025 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|
| Flood Advisory | 301 | November 13, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 188 | October 16, 2026 |
| Coastal Flood Advisory | 176 | September 28, 2026 |
| Wind Advisory | 89 | September 25, 2026 |
| Winter Weather Advisory | 85 | March 3, 2026 |
| Flood Watch | 71 | September 13, 2026 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 68 | September 13, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 67 | October 16, 2026 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 48 | March 16, 2026 |
| Heat Advisory | 42 | August 9, 2026 |
About Yonkers
- Population: 211,040 (2024 estimate)
- County: Westchester County
- State: New York