New York Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 09/02/2026 17:32

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued September 2 at 8:32PM EDT until September 2 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
September 2, 2026 - 5:32pm
Expires: 
September 2, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description: 
At 832 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Seneca Falls, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and quarter 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. This dangerous storm will be near... Seneca Falls, Cayuga, and Lehigh Vallley Junction around 835 PM EDT. Union Springs and Canoga around 840 PM EDT.
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. This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Heavy rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description: 
Cayuga, NY; Seneca, NY
Forcast Office: 
NWS Binghamton NY
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov