Nearly one million people in Northwestern New York were told to remain on alert for a possible tornado on Thursday morning as a severe thunderstorm rolled through the region.
Why It Matters
Although no tornado watches or warnings were in place for New York, tornadoes are sudden and often arrive with little warning, meaning people usually only have minutes to take shelter.
New Yorkers were urged to take cover during the severe thunderstorm. Even without a tornado present, strong winds and hail can cause injury or damage.
What To Know
The National Weather Service (NWS) office in Buffalo, New York, issued the severe thunderstorm warning just before 10 a.m. local time on Thursday morning.
The warning area included more than 920,000 people in Northeastern Erie County, Niagara County, Southwestern Orleans County, and Northwestern Genesee County…