Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Allegany-
333 PM EDT Fri Jul 19 2019
...A LINE OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT CATTARAUGUS...SOUTHERN
CHAUTAUQUA AND ALLEGANY COUNTIES...
At 3:33 PM EDT, radar indicated strong thunderstorms were located
along a line extending from near Ashford to near Union City. Movement
was southeast at 25 mph.
Winds in excess of 30 mph and pea size hail are possible with these
storms.
Locations impacted include...
Jamestown, Olean, Salamanca, Wellsville, Allegany State Park, Alfred,
Lakewood, Falconer, Ashford, Allegany, Franklinville, Clymer,
Belfast, Cuba, Rushford, Long Point State Park, Jamestown West,
Chautauqua Institute, Weston Mills and Frewsburg.
This includes Interstate 86 between exits 4 and 33. 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.
These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
