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Severe thunderstorm hitting Genesee County now

By Howard B. Owens

Strong winds and cloud-to-ground lightening is expected to pound Genesee County from now until 11 p.m.

The National Weather Services advises people to move inside to avoid being struck by lightning.

Winds up to 60 m.p.h. are expected.

Jason Murray

i live pretty much the center of batavia and from my view point the storm is not so bad. a couple of moments of hard downpour but i personally think not as bad as the warning

Aug 20, 2009, 10:49pm Permalink
Anthony Timberlake

Yeah, I would have to agree Jason. I was driving during the worst part, and it wasn't horribly bad. Definitely impressive lightning though, enough to keep the sky lit for 10 seconds.

Aug 20, 2009, 11:13pm Permalink
Amy Davis

Thanks Howard...Appreciate the "heads up" whether severe or not.

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You have to agree, it was a nice light show...

Aug 20, 2009, 11:37pm Permalink

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