Conditions that could produce a tornado locally are there on Wednesday as tropical storm Beryl’s remnants move into the Rochester region.
The majority of New York’s upstate counties, including Monroe, Orleans, Genesee, Wyoming, Livingston, Ontario, and Wayne counties, are under a tornado watch, according to the National Weather Service. The watch is in force until nine o’clock at night.
When conditions warrant a tornado and/or severe thunderstorms, the National Weather Service issues a tornado watch. If a warning is issued or you believe a tornado is headed your way, you should get ready by moving swiftly.
The Storm Prediction Center at NOAA issues watches, which usually cover a vast area that may include many counties or even states.
The Storm Prediction Center states that the tornado watch is in effect because strong atmospheric winds from the Beryl remnants are interacting with a wet air mass south of a warm front. Because of these circumstances, there will be storms this afternoon through early to mid-evening that might produce tornadoes or wind damage.
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Forecast for the Weather in Western New York
The Weather Service predicts that until the early evening, severe weather will continue to be present throughout western and north central New York. There is still a chance for revolving thunderstorms and torrential rain due to the leftovers of Beryl in the area.
After the remnants of the tropical cyclone leave the area, scattered showers are predicted to persist into tonight.
