Headline:
Tornado Warning issued September 2 at 6:55PM EDT until September 2 at 7:30PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 2, 2026 - 3:55pm
Expires:
September 2, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
TORBUF
The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Orleans County in western New York...
Central Genesee County in western New York...
Southwestern Monroe County in western New York...
* Until 730 PM EDT.
* At 655 PM EDT, a tornado producing storm was located near Oakfield,
or 7 miles southwest of Albion, moving southeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
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...
Batavia, Albion, Le Roy, Byron, Churchville, Oakfield, Riga,
Stafford, Bergen, and Elba.
This includes Interstate 90 between exits 47 and 48.
Instruction:
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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.
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
Area Description:
Genesee, NY; Monroe, NY; Orleans, NY
Forcast Office:
NWS Buffalo NY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov