If planning an outdoor activity for this afternoon, the National Weather Services warns "be prepared for rapidly changing and potentially hazardous weather."
By this afternoon -- probably around 3 p.m. -- Genesee County is expected to be hit by strong thunderstorms.
The storm will pick up strength as it moves east.
It may produce strong winds and large hail. Gusts may exceed 60 mph.
The rain started @1:18pm here
The rain started @1:18pm here in Batavia. It sure is getting dark.