Giant Hail Pounding Throgs Neck Bridge, Severe Storm Watch

LtoBrooklyn's Flickr: "Rain storm moving in from new jersey. You've been warned."

Hail stones "the size of apples" are falling on NYC'S Throgs Neck Bridge, reports Craig Allen, the meteorologist for WCBS 880. There's a severe thunderstorm warning in effect for NYC and the surrounding area through 8 p.m., and parts of Pennsylvania continue to see some some heavy storm activity. The MTA says LIRR service is suspended on the Port Washington Branch because of downed trees and power lines due to "weather-related conditions." According to one member of the AccuWeather forum, the storm blew the tarp off the field at Citizens Bank Stadium where the Phillies play. And this is seriously going to harsh the vibe at tonight's Phish show in Camden! (Phans are advised to consume extra drugs as a precaution.)

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By John Del Signore in News on June 24, 2010 4:12 PM

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Dave

Craig Allen, please be more specific. Are those Granny Smith or Fuji apples?

How Ya Doin

That's an awesome photo

longacre

Heard there was a funnel cloud spotted over Flushing Bay, trees destroyed at least one house and a car in College Point, another house was damaged.

zincink

you can get a free massage with the hail - i am starting to hate the "more interesting stories" thing on these pages

jles

HAHAH! Amazing shout out.

PHISH WILL ROCK IT RAIN OR SHINE!

Calling a Colonel Forbins if it really starts thundering.

HypocraticOath

Indeed. Great shows at SPAC and Hartford. Maybe a PYITE opener?

jles

Certainly in the cards...they loved that one early last year. A gigantic part of me always wants a Llama opener and the frenzied set that would follow that.