Special Weather Statement 09/21/2024 12:52 for New York areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 3:52PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 21, 2024 - 12:52pm
Expires: 
September 21, 2024 - 1:15pm
Description: 
At 351 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Whitesville, or 11 miles southeast of Wellsville, moving southeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Whitesville and Paynesville.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description: 
Allegany
Forcast Office: 
NWS Buffalo NY