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NY Counties Under Severe Thunderstorm Alert
16 Oct
Summary
- Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Monroe and four surrounding counties.
- Winds up to 60 mph pose risks to roofs, siding, and trees.
- Residents advised to seek shelter in interior rooms on the lowest floor.
On Friday morning, October 16, 2026, the National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Monroe County and four adjacent counties in western New York. The alert highlighted the potential for dangerous wind gusts reaching up to 60 mph.
The warning was active until 10 a.m. and covered specific areas including northeastern Livingston County, southeastern Orleans County, eastern Genesee County, Monroe County, and northwestern Ontario County. Affected communities such as Rochester and Batavia were notified.
Storm hazards included wind gusts strong enough to damage roofs, siding, and trees. Radar also indicated the possibility of hail measuring less than three-quarters of an inch. Key interstate routes were also impacted.
In response to the severe weather, the National Weather Service recommended that individuals seek immediate shelter. They advised moving to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building to ensure protection from the storm's intensity.
