Tornado warning issued for southeastern Orleans County until 3:15 p.m.
Flash flood advisory in effect until 7 p.m.
A tornado warning was issued until 3:15 p.m. for southeastern Orleans County, the National Weather Service said at 2:46 p.m.
The warning also includes northeastern Genesee, southwestern Monroe and north central Livingston counties.
The NWS said a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Byron in Genesee County was moving east at 35 miles per hour.
“Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter,” the NWS said. “Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely.”
A flash flood advisory also has been issued until 7 p.m. for Orleans County. The NWS said another line of thunderstorms are moving into the area with rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches possible. That follows the 2 and 3 inches of rain has already fallen with previous storms this afternoon. Flash flooding is already occurring, the NWS said.
