Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Wayne County and Surrounding Areas

The National Weather Service (NWS) in Buffalo has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for multiple counties in western and central New York, including Wayne County, in effect until 7 p.m. on Saturday.

The National Weather Service (NWS) in Buffalo has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for multiple counties in western and central New York, including Wayne County, in effect until 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 16.

The watch covers 12 counties: Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Niagara, Ontario, Orleans, Wayne, and Wyoming. Cities under the advisory include Rochester, Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Canandaigua, Newark, Batavia, and Geneseo.

A severe thunderstorm watch means conditions are favorable for the development of damaging winds, large hail, and heavy rainfall. Residents are advised to stay alert to changing weather conditions and be prepared to seek shelter if severe storms develop.

For updates and safety information, monitor local news sources or visit the NWS website at www.weather.gov/buf.