Archive · 4 Jul 2025
Ithaca, NY, Hit by Likely Tornado; Warnings Issued
A tornado likely touched down in Ithaca, New York on Thursday afternoon.
This caused emergency alerts and warnings to go out in Tompkins County.
Cornell University told everyone to find shelter because the winds were really strong, almost 75 mph.
The National Weather Service also said there would be a bad thunderstorm until about quarter to three in the afternoon.
The situation is still developing, with more news expected.
A likely tornado passed through Ithaca, New York on Thursday afternoon.
Tornado warnings and emergency alerts were issued across Tompkins County.
Cornell University urged students and staff to shelter immediately.
Winds neared 75 mph.
The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a severe thunderstorm warning until 2:45 p.m.
- Who
- Cornell University students and staff, residents of Tompkins County
- What
- A likely tornado passed through Ithaca, NY.
- When
- Thursday afternoon
- Where
- Ithaca, New York (Tompkins County)
- Why
- A tornado prompted warnings.
- Location
- Ithaca, NY
- Event
- Likely Tornado
- County
- Tompkins County
- Alerts
- Tornado warnings and emergency alerts
- University
- Cornell University
- NWS Warning End Time
- 2:45 p.m.