Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Monroe, Niagara, Orleans urged to shelter immediately
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for northeastern Niagara, Orleans, and northwestern Monroe Counties until 10:30 PM EDT, with residents advised to shelter indoors immediately due to 60 mph wind gusts, quarter-size hail, and lightning.
Residents in northeastern Niagara County, Orleans County, and northwestern Monroe County are urged to move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building immediately. The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning effective until 10:30 PM EDT tonight, October 7, 2026.
At 9:36 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Newfane, approximately 10 miles north of Lockport, moving east at 45 mph. This storm is capable of producing 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail, according to radar indications.
Impacts are expected to include hail damage to vehicles, and wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Continuous cloud-to-ground lightning is also occurring with this storm. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Move indoors immediately for your safety.
Areas affected include Lockport, Brockport, Medina, Albion, Hamlin Beach State Park, Newfane, Middleport, Holley, Waterport, and Lakeside Beach State Park.
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