Headline:
Tornado Warning issued March 31 at 3:43PM EDT until March 31 at 4:15PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 31, 2026 - 12:43pm
Expires:
March 31, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
TORBUF
The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northeastern Cattaraugus County in western New York...
Northwestern Allegany County in western New York...
* Until 415 PM EDT.
* At 343 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Franklinville, or 18 miles northeast of Salamanca,
moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.
* Locations impacted include...
Franklinville, Belfast, Rushford, Houghton, Caneadea, Farmersville
Station, Hardy Corners, Fillmore, and Lime Lake-Machias.
Instruction:
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Area Description:
Allegany, NY; Cattaraugus, NY
Forcast Office:
NWS Buffalo NY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov