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Home Tornado Warning 0002 Issued by the Buffalo Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-04-15 19:10:29
743
WFUS51 KBUF 160010
TORBUF
NYC003-009-160045-
/O.NEW.KBUF.TO.W.0002.260416T0010Z-260416T0045Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
810 PM EDT Wed Apr 15 2026
The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northeastern Cattaraugus County in western New York...
West central Allegany County in western New York...
* Until 845 PM EDT.
* At 810 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Ashford, or 17 miles northeast of Salamanca,
moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
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, Rushford, Hardy Corners, Lime Lake-Machias, and
Farmersville Station.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
LAT...LON 4234 7857 4241 7859 4250 7832 4234 7818
TIME...MOT...LOC 0010Z 269DEG 26KT 4238 7854
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
PP
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-04-15 19:23:00
132
WWUS51 KBUF 160022
SVSBUF
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
822 PM EDT Wed Apr 15 2026
NYC003-009-160045-
/O.CON.KBUF.TO.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260416T0045Z/
Cattaraugus NY-Allegany NY-
822 PM EDT Wed Apr 15 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 PM EDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN CATTARAUGUS AND WEST CENTRAL ALLEGANY COUNTIES...
At 822 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Rushford, or 22 miles north of Olean, moving east at
50 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Rushford, Hardy Corners, and Farmersville Station.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 4234 7842 4245 7846 4250 7832 4234 7818
TIME...MOT...LOC 0022Z 268DEG 42KT 4240 7831
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
Lupo
Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-04-15 19:27:00 216 WWUS51 KBUF 160026 SVSBUF Severe Weather Statement National Weather Service Buffalo NY 826 PM EDT Wed Apr 15 2026 NYC003-009-160036- /O.CAN.KBUF.TO.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260416T0045Z/ Cattaraugus NY-Allegany NY- 826 PM EDT Wed Apr 15 2026 ...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN CATTARAUGUS AND WEST CENTRAL ALLEGANY COUNTIES IS CANCELLED... The tornado threat has diminished and the Tornado Warning has been cancelled. However, damaging winds remain likely and a Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for the area. && LAT...LON 4234 7842 4245 7846 4250 7832 4234 7818 TIME...MOT...LOC 0024Z 269DEG 26KT 4240 7827 $$ PP |
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