Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 4:15PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 21, 2024 - 1:15pm
Expires:
September 21, 2024 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 415 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Whitesville, or 11 miles southeast of Wellsville, moving southeast at
5 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.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Allegany
Forcast Office:
NWS Buffalo NY