New York Tornado Warning Extreme | Effective 04-15-2026 17:10

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued April 15 at 8:10PM EDT until April 15 at 8:45PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 15, 2026 - 5:10pm
Expires: 
April 15, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description: 
TORBUF The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Northeastern Cattaraugus County in western New York... West central Allegany County in western New York... * Until 845 PM EDT. * At 810 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Ashford, or 17 miles northeast of Salamanca, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. 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, Rushford, Hardy Corners, Lime Lake-Machias, and Farmersville Station.
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.
SNM:AVISO DE TORNADO hasta las 8:45 PM EDT. Refugiese ahora. Consulte medios informativos
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE TORNADO en efecto hasta las 8:45 PM EDT. Busque refugio ahora en un sotano o en el interior de un cuarto en el nivel mas bajo de un edificio seguro. Si esta al aire libre, en una casa movil, o en un vehiculo, debe ir al edificio seguro mas cercano y protegerse de proyectiles. Consulte los medios informativos.
Area Description: 
Allegany, NY; Cattaraugus, NY
Forcast Office: 
NWS Buffalo NY
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov