The National Weather Service has issued a special weather statement about the threat of severe weather this afternoon and early evening. Thunderstorms developing across the Ohio Valley will rapidly intensify as they move into Western and Central New York early this afternoon. This will be followed by another line of storms late this afternoon and early evening. Some of these storms may become severe with damaging winds in excess of 60 mph. Be prepared to take action by taking shelter in a substantial building. Thunderstorms may also produce torrential rains, with water quickly ponding on roads and low-lying areas.
