Yellow Alert Weather: Severe thunderstorm warning in effect for parts of the region

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for central Monroe County, southeastern Orleans County, and northeastern Genesee County. The warning is in effect now and will last through 1:15 p.m.

Strong storms will be possible into the afternoon. These storms will move to the east and increase in coverage through the day. The National Weather Service lists Rochester, Greece, Irondequoit, Chili, Batavia, Brockport, Brighton, Gates-North Gates, Henrietta, and Spencerport is places under the thunderstorm warning.

Locally strong to severe storms are possible with lightning, damaging wind gusts, hail, and very heavy rain. As you are out and about on Monday, keep an eye to the sky and be aware of the severe threat into the early evening hours.

The greatest threat for heavy weather will be in the Finger Lakes but the entire region is fair game for at least some thunder. After these storms move through, we see improvement overnight into the rest of the week.

Be sure to use the First Alert Weather App while outside today to stay on top of changing weather conditions and watch News10NBC for updates into Monday night.