Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued March 31 at 3:10PM EDT until March 31 at 3:45PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 31, 2026 - 12:10pm
Expires:
March 31, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description:
At 309 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Derby to near Silver Creek to Fredonia, moving
east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind
damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Dunkirk, Fredonia, Hamburg, East Aurora, Boston, Eden, Springville,
Colden, Orchard Park, and Gowanda.
This includes Interstate 90 between exits 56 and 59.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Cattaraugus, NY; Chautauqua, NY; Erie, NY; Wyoming, NY
Forcast Office:
NWS Buffalo NY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov