From the National Weather Service in Buffalo:

There's increasing confidence that an area of strong thunderstorms will move across the area this afternoon and evening. These may produce damaging wind gusts greater than 60 mph, and heavy downpours. Be prepared to take cover if threatening weather approaches.

With the severe storms rolling through today (07/10/2024), it's a great time to refresh everyone on severe weather preparedness, information, and safety tips.  See each category below for details.

Thunderstorm Info/ Safety Tips:

Severe Thunderstorm Watch: Issued when severe thunderstorms are possible in and close to the watch area. The Watch is issued to alert you to the possibility that storms with damaging winds, lightning, and large hail may develop.

We want to be sure everyone knows there is a Tornado WATCH for nearly all of NYS from 12 noon until 9 p.m. today (July 10, 2024) that has been announced by NOAA/ National Weather Service.

>> Remember that a watch means that a tornado is POSSIBLE... a Tornado WARNING would be "worse" and means that a tornado is LIKELY. Please keep close to an alert system (TV, your cell phone, etc.) so you can receive updates throughout the day as the remnants of Beryl passing through is possible to bring some severe weather throughout the day and evening.

Join us at Creekside Chapel in Allegany on August 3 from 10a - 12p to talk about the dire need for foster parents in our county. Find out how to help this vulnerable population in Cattaraugus County.

The Cattaraugus County Board of Elections, being custodian of election records, and after having met on July 3, 2024 for the purpose of canvassing the votes cast has the certified the results of the STATE & LOCAL PRIMARY ELECTION held on June 25, 2024.

View the Official State & Local Primary Election Results for June 25, 2024 (PDF File).