Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 6:41PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 21, 2024 - 3:41pm
Expires:
September 21, 2024 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 640 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Genesee to 8 miles north of Shinglehouse.
Movement was 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...
Wellsville, Whitesville, Bolivar, Alma, Richburg, West Clarksville,
Stannards, Paynesville, and Knight Creek.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
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