Severe thunderstorm hits Orleans with hail
Provided photo: Hail hit Gaines this afternoon around 2:30 p.m. with the storm headed east.
A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for Orleans County at 2:27 and is in effect until 3:15 p.m.
The National Weather Service in Buffalo said the storm will hit Orleans and northwestern Monroe counties, bringing 60 mile—per-hor winds and quarter-size hail.
“Hail damage to vehicles is expected,” the Weather Service said. “Expect wind damage to roofs, siding and trees.”
