Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 2 at 9:29PM EDT until September 2 at 10:15PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 2, 2026 - 6:29pm
Expires:
September 2, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
At 929 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Cedar Point
State Park, or 17 miles northwest of Watertown, moving east at 25
mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Clayton, Dexter, Wellesley Island State Park, Cedar Point State Park,
Brownville, Cape Vincent, Chaumont, Three Mile Bay, Millen Bay, and
Grindstone.
This includes Interstate 81 between exits 161 and 162.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM EDT for central New
York.
Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Jefferson, NY
Forcast Office:
NWS Buffalo NY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov