Severe Thunderstorms And Hail Possible In New York

Memorial Day weekend parties will get an unwelcomed guest on Saturday.

A line of fast-moving storms is expected to sweep across the Western and Central parts of New York and it will bring a chance of severe weather along with it.

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It is looking like the storms will start moving in on Saturday afternoon and will bring thunderstorms and possible hail.

A Hazardous Weather alert has been issued for Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Wayne, Northern Cayuga, Erie, Genesee, Wyoming, Livingston, Ontario, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Allegany counties from Saturday afternoon and evening.

Strong thunderstorms with heavy rain are possible on Saturday and Monday. The National Weather Service in Buffalo is also reminding boaters to be aware of the potential severe weather.

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This weekend is usually busy with boaters getting on the water for the first time this season, so extra caution should be used.

A bit of a cool down is also expected to sweep across New York next week as we see the high temperatures drop 10-15 degrees on average.

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