* Fire officials responded to reports of a possible tornado, though no damage or injuries reported
* The storms could cause "widespread power outages and possible wind damage," officials say
**New York (CNN)** -- New York authorities warned of severe weather across the city on Saturday, including heavy rain, high winds and possible tornadoes.
Fire officials responded to reports of a possible tornado in Queens, though no damage or injuries were reported.
"New Yorkers in the path of these severe storms should take proper precautions now," said Jerome M. Hauer, Commissioner of the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services. "Strong winds and heavy rain can be dangerous as well as causing serious damage, and our top priority must be that families and individuals in affected areas are kept safe."
The storms could cause "widespread power outages and possible wind damage," according to a statement from the agency.
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