Special Weather Statement 09/21/2024 15:22 for New York areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 6:22PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 21, 2024 - 3:22pm
Expires: 
September 21, 2024 - 4:00pm
Description: 
At 621 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Cuba, or 17 miles northwest 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... Friendship, Belmont, Angelica, and Black Creek. This includes Interstate 86 between exits 29 and 31.
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