The time of day can make all of the difference.
Early morning & after 3 pm are probably the safest.
We have a spell coming, but we've been lucky in NY to date.
It is summer ;)
Our weather:
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued With 70 MPH Wind Gusts, Lightning, Isolated Tornadoes Possible
http://dailyvoice.com/new-york/somers/weather/severe-thunderstorm-watch-issued-with-70-mph-wind-gusts-lightning-isolated-tornadoes-possible/838070/?