NWS Buffalo NY Issues Urgent Severe Weather Alert
The National Weather Service in Buffalo, NY, has issued a severe thunderstorm warning effective from 3:20 PM EDT until 4:00 PM EDT on June 17th. The storm, located near Portageville, approximately 9 miles southwest of Letchworth State Park, is moving east at 25 mph.
Hazards:
- Wind gusts up to 60 mph
- Quarter-sized hail
Source:
- Radar indicated
Impact:
- Potential hail damage to vehicles
- Wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees
Areas Affected:
- Dansville
- Letchworth State Park
- Perry
- Mount Morris
- Conesus
- Portageville
- Houghton
- Groveland
- Nunda
- Eagle
This warning includes the stretch of Interstate 390 between exits 4 and 6.
Instructions: For your safety, seek shelter in an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Torrential rainfall accompanying the storm may result in flash flooding. Avoid driving through flooded roadways.
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