...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT SOUTHERN CATTARAUGUS AND
SOUTHERN ALLEGANY COUNTIES...
At 1217 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorms were located near the
Pennsylvania State line from Allegany State Park to Stannards,
moving east at 20 mph.
Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail are possible with these
storms, along with torrential downpours.
Locations impacted include...
Olean, Wellsville, Allegany State Park, Allegany, St. Bonaventure,
Whitesville, Hinsdale, Friendship, Scio, Carrollton, Bolivar,
Andover, Portville, Alma, Richburg, Vandalia, Knapp Creek, and
Limestone.
This includes Interstate 86 between exits 17 and 19, and between
exits 23 and 27.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may cause
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
TIME...MOT...LOC 1617Z 264DEG 18KT 4205 7854
