Headline:
Tornado Warning issued July 18 at 2:44PM EDT until July 18 at 3:15PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 18, 2026 - 11:44am
Expires:
July 18, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
TORBUF
The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
North central Livingston County in western New York...
Southeastern Orleans County in western New York...
Northeastern Genesee County in western New York...
Southwestern Monroe County in western New York...
* Until 315 PM EDT.
* At 244 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Byron, or 7 miles northeast of Batavia, moving
east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter 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...
Rochester, Chili, Le Roy, Byron, Caledonia, Scottsville,
Churchville, Riga, Bergen, and Elba.
This includes Interstate 90 near exit 47.
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.
SNM:AVISO DE TORNADO hasta las 3:15 PM EDT. Refugiese ahora. Consulte medios informativos
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE TORNADO en efecto hasta las 3:15 PM EDT. Busque refugio ahora en un sotano o en el interior de un cuarto en el nivel mas bajo de un edificio seguro. Si esta al aire libre, en una casa movil, o en un vehiculo, debe ir al edificio seguro mas cercano y protegerse de proyectiles. Consulte los medios informativos.
Area Description:
Genesee, NY; Livingston, NY; Monroe, NY; Orleans, NY
Forcast Office:
NWS Buffalo NY
Sender: