The National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center has issued a severe thunderstorm watch until 9:00 PM for an area that includes all of Western New York. Forecasters say clusters of storms and line segments are expected to spread east-southeastward across Western and Central New York through the evening hours. Damaging wind gusts of 60-70 MPH will be the primary severe threat, though embedded circulations could produce an isolated tornado or two. Isolated hail up to ping pong-size may also occur with the strongest storms.
Graphic by the National Weather Service
