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The National Weather Service is following a line of strong to severe thunderstorms, which is marching through the Finger Lakes. Some of these storms are capable of producing small hail, damaging winds, and frequent cloud-to-ground lightning.
If you’re in the path of these storms – take shelter immediately. Additional scattered thunderstorms are possible the remainder of the afternoon – even after this line passes.
In addition to several warnings, which are active now – the National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for all counties east of Wayne, Ontario, and Yates counties in the Finger Lakes.
Check out the latest radar feed at the bottom of this story, or at the FingerLakes1.com Weather Center.
We're still monitoring some pockets of heavy rain and thunderstorms that are forming near Toronto, and points northwest. These will move southeast, and could be closer to Rochester later this afternoon. pic.twitter.com/mrPPyrpQsB
— Marty Snyder 13WHAM (@MartySnyder13) August 8, 2019
@wnywxguy Taken in Gates at 12:20pm pic.twitter.com/L3KSRaBmKM
— Kevin Marsh (@kvnmarsh) August 8, 2019
?NEW ALERT?
Severe thunderstorm WARNING for Onondaga, Cayuga, Tompkins, and parts of Cortland counties until 3:00 PM
IMPACTS: Torrential downpours, penny sized hail, & damaging wind likely over parts of this area!
If in this area get inside NOW!#NYwx pic.twitter.com/Cdyd7RSmyn
— Peter Hall (@PeteWeatherBeat) August 8, 2019
STORM TIMELINE: Reaches @Syracuse1848 / Onondaga County 2:20pm – 2:40pm. Greatest risk is for strong, damaging winds and some hail. pic.twitter.com/fH34mJGfbL
— Wayne Mahar (@WayneStormWatch) August 8, 2019
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of MD, NY, OH, PA, WV until 8 PM EDT pic.twitter.com/LtZ6j2UkPi
— NWS Albany (@NWSAlbany) August 8, 2019
Line of severe thunderstorms with potentially damaging winds headed into the Finger Lakes with the next 30 minutes to 2 hours. Get indoors until these storms pass. Boaters and campers seek the nearest safe harbor and shelters. pic.twitter.com/4UB7ZRjIJz
— NWS Binghamton (@NWSBinghamton) August 8, 2019
Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Geneva NY, Canandaigua NY, Dansville NY until 1:45 PM EDT pic.twitter.com/f2MHOHTstC
— NWS Buffalo (@NWSBUFFALO) August 8, 2019
And here it comes… pic.twitter.com/40L6BlSQjd
— Kevin Williams (@wxbywilliams) August 8, 2019
Thunder storm in Avon https://t.co/gtrhd5KtyY
— Jack Haley (@jackhaley42) August 8, 2019
Summer Storm: Tumult over Lake Ontario at the moment here in WNY (West Webster). @News_8 @spann @JimCantore @StephanieAbrams @wnywxguy @StormHour @JamesGilbertWX @wxbywilliams @NWSBUFFALO #DigitalFirst #NexstarNation #NexstarAnchorChallenge ? @BuschTimothy @NatalieKucko pic.twitter.com/G67hWsff54
— John Kucko (@john_kucko) August 8, 2019
Thunderstorm damage at Brockport Middle School. Tree down blocking the road. pic.twitter.com/A6YkIFxVLe
— Samantha LaRocca (@SmLaRocca) August 8, 2019
Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Newark NY, East Rochester NY, Webster NY until 1:15 PM EDT pic.twitter.com/o0FYpNhWEg
— NWS Buffalo (@NWSBUFFALO) August 8, 2019
Damage reports coming in, especially around Dunkirk and also the Rt. 31 corridor #LockportNY #MedinaNY #WNY #Buffalo pic.twitter.com/KNPwZB9jTB
— Dan Russell (@Dan_Weather_Man) August 8, 2019
Severe weather is making its way east along the Thruway corridor. If you are traveling today, be aware of the potential severe weather risk and always adjust speed to the conditions. https://t.co/elntHpSH9L
— NYS Thruway Authority (@NYSThruway) August 8, 2019
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued in our viewing area. Go to https://t.co/Q3gE3kTfZx for more. #ROC pic.twitter.com/j36hRoOAuK
— Josh Nichols (@wnywxguy) August 8, 2019
Morning Report
Some fairly widespread showers and thunderstorms will roll through the Finger Lakes again on Thursday. After two consecutive days of showers and storms – some heavier than others – the trend will continue on Thursday.
That said it will come to an end when the sun sets this evening. It will setup for a gorgeous weekend here in the Finger Lakes.
A cold front moving into the area from the northwest will generate showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Some of the storms may be severe, with large hail and damaging winds the primary threats. #NYWX #PAWX pic.twitter.com/yDhYHLsmgF
— NWS Binghamton (@NWSBinghamton) August 8, 2019
In the meantime, the National Weather Service has a Lakeshore Flood Warning active for several counties along the Lake Ontario shoreline. While water levels have come down – conditions will be ripe for additional flooding along the shoreline today.
Thunderstorms will grow more numerous this afternoon. A couple of cells may produce 60 mph winds, hail, and very heavy rain. Stay weather aware today. #ROC #WNY #FLX #WX pic.twitter.com/JF53eT3eao
— Josh Nichols (@wnywxguy) August 8, 2019
Once again this afternoon – thunderstorms that develop could deliver heavy rain, strong winds, and frequent lightning. Keep an eye to the sky throughout the day – especially if your plans take you outdoors.
Follow the FingerLakes1.com Weather Center for the latest.
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