Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 18 at 1:53PM EDT until July 18 at 2:30PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 18, 2026 - 10:53am
Expires:
July 18, 2026 - 11:30am
Description:
At 152 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Newfane, or
near Lockport, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and ping pong ball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect
considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to
mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
Locations impacted include...
Lockport, Medina, Albion, Newfane, Middleport, Oakfield, Waterport,
Ridgeway, Shelby, and Gaines.
Instruction:
Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Genesee, NY; Niagara, NY; Orleans, NY
Forcast Office:
NWS Buffalo NY
Sender: