The National Weather Service (NWS) in Buffalo has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Western Cattaraugus, Western Erie, and Chautauqua Counties in Western New York until 1:30 PM EDT.
At 12:37 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was detected near Wattsburg, 19 miles southeast of Erie, moving east at 55 mph. The storm is bringing 60 mph wind gusts, which may cause damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Impacted areas include Jamestown, Dunkirk, Fredonia, Allegany State Park, and several other locations.
Residents are advised to move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building for protection.
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Hazard: 60 mph wind gusts
Source: Radar indicated
Impact: Damage to roofs, siding, and trees expected
Highways affected:
Interstate 90 between exits 58 and 61
Interstate 86 between exits 4 and 18
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