Severe thunderstorm could cause damage in Orleans

By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 5 August 2024 at 5:57 pm

A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Orleans County and northeastern Niagara.

The Weather Service put out the warning at 5:47 p.m. The storm could bring 60-mile-per-hour wind gusts and penny-size hail, said the National Weather Service in Buffalo.

The storm could damage roofs, siding and trees.