Active AlertsWellsville, NY

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Issued at Wed 10:17 PM Sep. 2
Issued by: National Weather Service
Recommended Action
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Large hail, damaging wind, and continuous cloud to ground lightning are occurring with this storm. Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
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Flash Flood Warning

Issued at Wed 10:25 PM Sep. 2
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

At 1025 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2.5 and 3.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
Hazard: Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
Source: Radar indicated.
Impact: Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include Olean, Salamanca, Wellsville, Allegany State Park, Ashford, Allegany, Franklinville, Belfast, Cuba, Rushford, Weston Mills, St. Bonaventure, Houghton, Caneadea, Hinsdale, Friendship, Great Valley, New Albion, Scio and Carrollton.

Recommended Action

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks.

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