The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for several counties in the Finger Lakes until 5 a.m.
Counties in the Watch included Ontario, Seneca, Yates, Steuben, Schuyler, Tompkins, and Cayuga counties.
A line of strong, severe-warned thunderstorms is working its way eastward through the Finger Lakes.
Follow the latest tweets below from local meteorologists as this strong line of storms moves through the region:
Naples looks like it could be seeing some hail, in addition to torrential rain and gusty winds. #FLX pic.twitter.com/peqqmJjVqr
— Stacey Pensgen (@WHEC_SPensgen) April 15, 2019
That’s all for #roc other than rain for a while. Severe storms roll through Yates and Ontario counties. pic.twitter.com/dWv5JD8JsH
— ?ℂ??? ℍ????? (@scotthetsko) April 15, 2019
Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Bath NY, Penn Yan NY, Watkins Glen NY until 11:45 PM EDT pic.twitter.com/2ccvy2RSA9
— NWS Binghamton (@NWSBinghamton) April 15, 2019
Severe Thunderstorm Warning now extended into Yates county. Moving Northeast. Heads up for wind gusts to 60 mph and possible hail in the Finger lakes. pic.twitter.com/HSeWQWLcKM
— Stacey Pensgen (@WHEC_SPensgen) April 15, 2019
So far, all of the damage reports are in the Southern Tier. The latest report came in from Hornell, NY. #ROC pic.twitter.com/ZZzw7XesCf
— Mark McLean (@Wxandgardenguy) April 15, 2019
Strong wind gusts with a quick downpour as this storm moves through Ontario County in the next 20minutes pic.twitter.com/FIKr0ZirpK
— Rich Caniglia (@whec_rcaniglia) April 15, 2019
This cell heading toward Canandaigua is showing some bowing, which usually indicates a fair amount of wind. Heads up if you're in Canandaigua, Gorham, Potter, Geneva… pic.twitter.com/bif5O8LBxN
— Stacey Pensgen (@WHEC_SPensgen) April 15, 2019
Here are the latest warnings for the area. Please go to https://t.co/ThlkTem9Hr for more specific information. pic.twitter.com/PbPfTT5A45
— ?ℂ??? ℍ????? (@scotthetsko) April 15, 2019
This storm has been weakening but is still being warned by NWS. There may be some strong gusts of winds as this passes through the Finger lakes in the next 30-45 minutes. pic.twitter.com/edCLS5n392
— Rich Caniglia (@whec_rcaniglia) April 15, 2019
This was fun! @News_8 @spensgen #WestSparta #NY #Lightning @StormHour @NWS pic.twitter.com/PrkXwpo5OT
— Chuck Little (@NastyShotSP) April 15, 2019
Severe Thunderstorm Warning extends into Ontario County. This bowing part of the cell may produce winds to 60 mph and hail. Moving NE pic.twitter.com/r1bdM4svsy
— Stacey Pensgen (@WHEC_SPensgen) April 15, 2019
The stronger storm cells south of #ROC will continue to race east of #ROC over the next 1-2 hours. Gusty winds and heavy downpours are likely. pic.twitter.com/bSGRnKDxvh
— Mark McLean (@Wxandgardenguy) April 15, 2019
10:25 PM: A Tornado Watch is in effect until 5 AM EDT Monday. Locations within the watch area include: Allegany, Wyoming, Livingston, Ontario and Cayuga Counties. Be prepared to take appropriate action and seek shelter if a warning is issued for your area. #nywx pic.twitter.com/ZbVscJqSxT
— NWS Buffalo (@NWSBUFFALO) April 15, 2019
Reminder: Tornado WATCH means ingredients are all there for the CHANCE for a tornado. A WARNING means radar has indicated rotation or a tornado has been spotted. pic.twitter.com/MBeXbKx2SX
— Stacey Pensgen (@WHEC_SPensgen) April 15, 2019
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