The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning Friday morning, Oct. 16, for Monroe and four surrounding counties in western New York, warning of wind gusts up to 60 mph.
The warning was in effect until 10 a.m., according to the National Weather Service in Buffalo.
Which areas are under the severe thunderstorm warning?
The warning covers northeastern Livingston County, southeastern Orleans County, eastern Genesee County, Monroe County and northwestern Ontario County.
At 9:09 a.m., severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Byron to Batavia, moving east at 60 mph, the weather service said.
Affected communities include Rochester, Greece, Irondequoit, Chili, Batavia, Brockport, East Rochester, Hilton, Webster and Fairport.
What are the storm hazards?
The storms could produce wind gusts up
to 60 mph, with the potential to damage roofs, siding and trees. Hail smaller than three-quarters of an inch was also indicated by radar.
The warning includes Interstate 390 between exits 11 and 12 and Interstate 90 between exits 44 and 48.
What should you do during a severe thunderstorm?
The National Weather Service advises people to move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building for protection.
This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Rochester region
