{"id":639,"date":"2026-08-31T22:07:57","date_gmt":"2026-09-01T02:07:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eriecoblotter.com\/2026\/08\/31\/%f0%9f%9a%a8%e2%9b%88%ef%b8%8f-urgent-weather-alert-western-new-york-%e2%9b%88%ef%b8%8f%f0%9f%9a%a8\/"},"modified":"2026-08-31T22:07:57","modified_gmt":"2026-09-01T02:07:57","slug":"%f0%9f%9a%a8%e2%9b%88%ef%b8%8f-urgent-weather-alert-western-new-york-%e2%9b%88%ef%b8%8f%f0%9f%9a%a8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eriecoblotter.com\/?p=639","title":{"rendered":"\ud83d\udea8\u26c8\ufe0f URGENT WEATHER ALERT | WESTERN NEW YORK \u26c8\ufe0f\ud83d\udea8"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

\ud83d\udea8\u26c8\ufe0f URGENT WEATHER ALERT | WESTERN NEW YORK \u26c8\ufe0f\ud83d\udea8<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PLEASE BE WEATHER AWARE THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Western New York could be looking at multiple rounds of strong to potentially severe thunderstorms beginning overnight and continuing through the middle of the week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the National Weather Service in Buffalo, strong thunderstorms may develop late tonight into early Tuesday morning, with strong winds possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u26a0\ufe0f The greater concern comes Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday night, when several rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected to move across Western New York.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some of these storms may become severe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83c\udf2c\ufe0f PRIMARY THREAT: Localized damaging wind gusts
\ud83e\uddca SECONDARY THREAT: Isolated large hail
\ud83c\udf2a\ufe0f TORNADO THREAT: Low, but an isolated tornado cannot be ruled out
\ud83c\udf27\ufe0f Heavy downpours may also create areas of poor visibility and ponding on roadways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Areas that should remain weather-aware include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udccd Erie County
\ud83d\udccd Niagara County
\ud83d\udccd Genesee County
\ud83d\udccd Wyoming County
\ud83d\udccd Chautauqua County
\ud83d\udccd Cattaraugus County
\ud83d\udccd Allegany County
\ud83d\udccd Orleans County
\ud83d\udccd and surrounding portions of Western and North Central New York.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u203c\ufe0f NOW IS THE TIME TO PREPARE, NOT WHEN A WARNING IS ISSUED.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2705 Make sure phones and weather radios are charged
\u2705 Have multiple ways to receive weather warnings
\u2705 Secure lightweight outdoor furniture and objects
\u2705 Know where you will shelter if a Severe Thunderstorm or Tornado Warning is issued
\u2705 Never drive through flooded roadways
\u2705 Be especially cautious if traveling during periods of thunderstorms<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This does NOT mean every community will experience severe weather. Thunderstorm timing, location and intensity can change considerably, so everyone across Western New York should continue monitoring updated forecasts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udea8 If a Severe Thunderstorm Warning or Tornado Warning is issued for your location, take it seriously and seek appropriate shelter immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We will continue monitoring the weather and post important watches, warnings and significant updates as they are issued.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Erie County Blotter
Keeping Western New York informed and weather aware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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