Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 2 at 7:40PM EDT until September 2 at 8:45PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 2, 2026 - 4:40pm
Expires:
September 2, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
SVRBUF
The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Wayne County in western New York...
Northern Wyoming County in western New York...
Livingston County in western New York...
Cayuga County in central New York...
Southwestern Oswego County in central New York...
Southeastern Genesee County in western New York...
Monroe County in western New York...
Ontario County in western New York...
* Until 845 PM EDT.
* At 738 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from Irondequoit to near Varysburg, moving east at 35
mph.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect considerable
tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes,
roofs, and outbuildings.
* Locations impacted include...
Rochester, Irondequoit, Chili, Oswego, Geneva, Canandaigua,
Geneseo, East Rochester, Webster, and Fairport.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 390 between exits 6 and 12.
Interstate 90 between exits 40 and 46.
Instruction:
This is a DANGEROUS SITUATION. These storms are producing widespread
wind damage across Western New York. SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a
sturdy structure and stay away from windows!
Large hail, damaging wind, and continuous cloud to ground lightning
are occurring with these storms. Move indoors immediately.
Lightning is one of nature's leading killers. Remember, if you can
hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM EDT for central and
western New York.
Area Description:
Cayuga, NY; Genesee, NY; Livingston, NY; Monroe, NY; Ontario, NY; Oswego, NY; Wayne, NY; Wyoming, NY
Forcast Office:
NWS Buffalo NY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov