Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Western New York Counties
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NOAA issued it on April 15, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Livingston, and Wyoming counties in western New York until 9:00 PM EDT on April 15, 2026, with risks of 60 mph wind gusts and penny-sized hail.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Western New York
- Issued
- April 15, 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 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Western New York.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning in Western New York
Alert Details
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Buffalo, NY. It is effective from 7:57 PM EDT on April 15, 2026, until 9:00 PM EDT on the same day.
Affected Areas
The warning affects Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Livingston, and Wyoming counties in western New York. Specific locations impacted include Jamestown, Olean, Salamanca, Allegany State Park, Letchworth State Park, Boston, Springville, Perry, Colden, and Lakewood. This includes highways such as Interstate 390 between exits 6 and 7, and Interstate 86 between exits 9 and 31.
What You Should Do
Remain alert for a possible tornado, as tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado, go at once into the basement or a small central room in a sturdy structure, and for protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Expected Conditions
Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny-sized hail (0.75 inches). There is a possible tornado, with impacts such as damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Timeline
The alert is effective from 7:57 PM EDT on April 15, 2026, and expires at 9:00 PM EDT on April 15, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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