Buffalo, NY – A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect until 7 p.m. Sunday for several counties in western and central New York, including Erie, Monroe, Niagara, and Steuben.
According to the National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center, the affected counties could experience strong wind gusts, large hail, and heavy rainfall. The storms may produce wind speeds exceeding 60 mph, with potential for isolated tornadoes.
Residents in Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Genesee, Livingston, Ontario, Orleans, Schuyler, Seneca, Wayne, Wyoming, and Yates counties should remain alert for changing weather conditions. The heaviest storms are expected to develop in the late afternoon and continue into the early evening.
Authorities advise residents to seek shelter indoors during severe weather and to secure loose outdoor objects that could become airborne. Motorists should be cautious of sudden wind gusts and low visibility due to heavy rain.
The severe thunderstorm watch will remain in effect until 7 p.m., but conditions may warrant extensions or upgrades to warnings. Stay updated through local weather reports and official alerts from the National Weather Service.
This storm system follows an active weather pattern in the region, which has already seen above-average rainfall this month. Additional updates will be provided as conditions develop
