Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Genesee County

A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds in excess of 60 mph and destructive hail is moving toward Genesee County from the west at 35 mph.

The National Weather Service warns of potentially deadly cloud to ground lightning and recommends that people outside move to shelter, ideally inside a strong building and away from windows.

The warning is in effect until 10:45 a.m.

The warning is issued specifically for Oakfield, Batavia and Byron.

The storm line stretches from Orleans County through Genesee and into Wyoming County.