The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a severe thunderstorm warning until 6:15 PM and a flash flood warning until 9:15 PM for southeastern Chautauqua County and southern Cattaraugus County. At 5:11 PM, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the area. As much as 2 1/4 inches of rain have fallen, and additional rainfall amounts of 1-2 inches are possible. The same storms also have the potential to produce wind gusts up to 60 MPH. Expect damage to roofs, sidings and trees.
Locations impacted include Frewsburg, Randolph, New Albion, Napoli, Allegany State Park, Salamanca, Great Valley, Carrollton, Ashford and Franklinville. This includes I-86 between Exits 15 and 23…