Tornadoes Possible After N.Y. Storms

Storm survey teams from the National Weather Service were deployed Thursday morning to evaluate damage resulting from severe thunderstorms that impacted Western New York on Wednesday night. The supercell that moved through the region prompted six tornado warnings and led to widespread reports of downed trees, some of which fell onto homes.

Heavy rainfall accompanied the strong winds, raising concerns about localized flooding. Several flood warnings were issued for Orleans and Monroe counties due to the excessive precipitation. Tens of thousands of people experienced power outages during the storms, and while many had service restored overnight, thousands remained without electricity Thursday morning as utility companies worked to fix the issues.