The National Weather Service issued a report at 11:03 p.m. on Thursday for strong thunderstorms until 11:45 p.m. for Suffolk County.

The storms are expected to bring wind gusts of up to 40 mph and pea-sized hail (0.25 inches).

"At 11:02 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a developing thunderstorm over Dix Hills, or over Brentwood, moving northeast at 30 mph," adds the weather service. "Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects."

According to the weather service, "Heavy rain is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized ponding."

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