Tornado Warning New York | Effective 03/31/2026 12:43

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued March 31 at 3:43PM EDT until March 31 at 4:15PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
March 31, 2026 - 12:43pm
Expires: 
March 31, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description: 
TORBUF The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Northeastern Cattaraugus County in western New York... Northwestern Allegany County in western New York... * Until 415 PM EDT. * At 343 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Franklinville, or 18 miles northeast of Salamanca, moving east at 45 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. * Locations impacted include... Franklinville, Belfast, Rushford, Houghton, Caneadea, Farmersville Station, Hardy Corners, Fillmore, and Lime Lake-Machias.
Instruction: 
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.
Area Description: 
Allegany, NY; Cattaraugus, NY
Forcast Office: 
NWS Buffalo NY