Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 2 at 8:40PM EDT until September 2 at 9:15PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 2, 2026 - 5:40pm
Expires:
September 2, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
At 839 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from Cohocton to 6 miles southwest of Belfast to 9 miles
east of Frewsburg, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and quarter 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...
Olean, Salamanca, Wellsville, Allegany State Park, Alfred, Ashford,
Allegany, Franklinville, Belfast, and Cuba.
This includes Interstate 86 between exits 16 and 33.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM EDT for western New
York.
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.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Allegany, NY; Cattaraugus, NY; Livingston, NY
Forcast Office:
NWS Buffalo NY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov