Severe thunderstorm warning in southeastern Orleans this morning

By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 16 October 2026 at 9:28 am

Photo by Marsha Rivers: This photo of the Orleans County Courthouse and the First Presbyterian Church of Albion was taken at 5:55 p.m. on Thursday and shows what appears to be altocumulus clouds. Those clouds can signify changing weather is approaching.

A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for southeastern Orleans County until 10 a.m. The storm could bring 60 mile-per-hour wind gusts that could damage roofs, siding and trees, said the National Weather Service in Buffalo.

The warning also includes eastern Genesee County, Monroe County, northeastern Livingston County and northwestern Ontario County.

Today is forecast for periods of rain in Orleans County, mainly before 5 p.m. The temperature will drop from about 70 this morning to 56 by 5 p.m., the Weather Service said. Tonight the low will fall to around 37 degrees.

The highs in the coming days include 47 on Saturday, 61 on Sunday, 65 on Monday, 64 on Tuesday and 63 on Wednesday.