Strong thunderstorm forecast to hit western Orleans, Niagara this morning
The National Weather Service in Buffalo says a strong thunderstorm will hit western Orleans and Niagara counties this morning through 8:30 a.m. The Weather Service issued a special weather statement about the storm at 7:33 a.m.
There could be wind gusts up to 40 miles per hour that could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. The storm will also produce heavy rainfall which may result in localized flooding, the Weather Service said.
Locations impacted include Niagara Falls, Lockport, Medina, Newfane, Lewiston, Youngstown, Middleport, Fort Niagara State Park, Sanborn, Shelby, Wilson, Barker, Cambria Center, Olcott, Pendleton Center, Ransomville, Gasport, Model City, Appleton, and Rapids.
