LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The National Weather Service put a flash flood watch in effect for Livingston County following this morning's thunderstorm. According to the National Weather Service, the watch will remain in effect through the evening of June 15. "With heavy rain already occurring earlier this morning, it will not take much rainfall to cause flooding in some area creeks and streams," said the National Weather Service. "Urban areas and … [Read more...]
May Day Thunderstorm Cracks Trees in Livingston County
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The powerful thunderstorm is striking local towns hard, from Caledonia to West Sparta. As of 6 p.m., first responders are currently handling several emergency calls including multiple reports of trees down and multiple car accidents. Drivers should be aware of multiple unexpected road closures across the County. A pickup truck struck a tree on Maple Beach Road in Groveland just before the rain began. A Livingston … [Read more...]
Risk of Damaging Winds Comes with Severe Thunderstorm Watch
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – A severe thunderstorm watch is currently in effect for Livingston County. According to a weather advisory from the National Weather Service, a broken line of thunderstorms is expected to develop along and ahead of a cold front late Saturday across the upper Ohio valley and reach western New York early Saturday evening. The watch will end at 10 p.m. The storms are expected to then spread east across the Genesee Valley and … [Read more...]
Friday Thunderstorms Could Stop Dry Spell in Time for Fireworks
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – National weather forecasts predict that about one-fifth of an inch of rain will fall on Livingston County during Friday's much anticipated thunderstorms. According to the National Weather Service, it will most likely rain after 3 p.m. on Friday. This rain, though not much, could curb hot, dry conditions that can pose a risk of fire during July 3 and 4 fireworks displays. On Friday there is a slight chance of showers … [Read more...]
Thunderstorm Approaches Livingston County
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – Thunderstorms are darkening the horizons of the Genesee Valley and are expected to arrive before 4 p.m. Wednesday. According to the National Weather Service, there will be showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 4 p.m. Wednesday, then scattered showers and thunderstorms between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m., then scattered thunderstorms after 5 p.m. Highs will be near 62. There will be a South wind from 16 to 18 mph, with gusts … [Read more...]