As a strong thunderstorm swept across Northwestern New York on Thursday morning, over one million people were warned to stay vigilant for a possible tornado.
Why It Matters
Although there were no tornado watches or warnings in effect for New York, tornadoes are unpredictable and frequently arrive with little warning, giving people only minutes to seek shelter.
During the heavy thunderstorm, New Yorkers were encouraged to seek shelter. Even when there is no tornado present, severe winds and hail can cause injury or property damage.
What To Know
On Thursday morning, just before 10 a.m. local time, the National Weather Service (NWS) office in Buffalo, New York, issued a severe thunderstorm warning.
The alert affected more than 920,000 individuals in Northeastern Erie County, Niagara County, Southwestern Orleans County, and Northwestern Genesee County…