Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Wayne Counties NY
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NWS Buffalo has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for four western New York counties until 3:45 PM EDT on May 13, 2026, with 60 mph winds and penny-size hail observed on radar.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Western New York
- Issued
- May 20, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Buffalo NY
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 3 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Western New York.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning. The alert is effective from 2:43 PM EDT on May 13, 2026, until 3:45 PM EDT on May 13, 2026. The warning carries an urgency of Immediate and certainty of Observed.
Affected Areas
The warning covers Southwestern Wayne County, Northeastern Livingston County, Southeastern Monroe County, and Northern Ontario County in western New York. Locations impacted include East Rochester, Fairport, Henrietta, Newark, Palmyra, Avon, Victor, Honeoye Falls, Lima, and Clifton Springs. Affected highways include Interstate 390 between exits 9 and 12 and Interstate 90 between exits 43 and 46.
What You Should Do
For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Expected Conditions
At 2:43 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Avon, or near Geneseo, moving northeast at 35 mph. Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny-size hail (0.75 inch). Radar indicated the source of the information. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Timeline
The alert is in effect from 2:43 PM EDT until 3:45 PM EDT on May 13, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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