Headline:
Tornado Warning issued September 2 at 7:12PM EDT until September 2 at 7:30PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 2, 2026 - 4:12pm
Expires:
September 2, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 711 PM EDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Byron, or 7 miles
northeast of Batavia, 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, Le Roy, Byron, Churchville, Riga, Stafford, Bergen, Elba,
East Bethany, and Mumford.
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
Forcast Office:
NWS Buffalo NY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov