Update: This warning has now expired.
NEW YORK CITY — A tornado warning has been issued for the city as a series of storms approaches.
The warning is in place until 3 p.m. Tuesday, the National Weather Service said.
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The warning was put in place specifically for Manhattan and The Bronx, as well as Westchester County and parts of Long Island.
The NWS warned: "Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!"
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The storm that was causing the threat was at East Tremont in The Bronx about 2:33 p.m. and was moving east at 50 mph, the NWS said.
The rest of the city was under a severe thunderstorm watch.
The storms are also expected to bring heavy rain, strong winds and hail.
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