Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued
From
Village of Cattaraugus
Sent
Wed, Sep 2 @ 8:03pm
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Description
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 2 at 7:56PM EDT until September 2 at 9:15PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
SVRBUF
The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southern Wyoming County in western New York...
Cattaraugus County in western New York...
Southwestern Livingston County in western New York...
Chautauqua County in western New York...
Allegany County in western New York...
* Until 915 PM EDT.
* At 755 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Letchworth State Park to near Ashford Hollow to
Chautauqua Institution, moving south at 35 mph.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect considerable
tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes,
roofs, and outbuildings.
* Locations impacted include...
Jamestown, Olean, Salamanca, Dansville, Wellsville, Allegany State
Park, Letchworth State Park, Alfred, Lakewood, and Falconer.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 390 between exits 4 and 5.
Interstate 86 between exits 4 and 33.
This is a DANGEROUS SITUATION. These storms are producing widespread
wind damage across Western New York. SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a
sturdy structure and stay away from windows!
Large hail, damaging wind, and continuous cloud to ground lightning
are occurring with these storms. Move indoors immediately.
Lightning is one of nature's leading killers. Remember, if you can
hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM EDT for western New
York.
This notification was posted by Village of Cattaraugus. Village of Cattaraugus is solely responsible for this notification and unless specifically indicated, no other community or individual utilizing Savvy Citizen is sponsoring, responsible for, or endorsing this notification.
