Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Chautauqua County, New York

⛈️ Active: Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 2 at 7:56PM EDT until September 2 at 9:15PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY

SVRBUF The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southern Wyoming County in western New York... Cattaraugus County in western New York... Southwestern Livingston County in western New York... Chautauqua County in western New York... Allegany County in western New York... * Until 915 PM EDT. * At 755 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Letchworth State Park to near Ashford Hollow to Chautauqua Institution, moving south at 35 mph. HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. * Locations impacted include... Jamestown, Olean, Salamanca, Dansville, Wellsville, Allegany State Park, Letchworth State Park, Alfred, Lakewood, and Falconer. This includes the following highways... Interstate 390 between exits 4 and 5. Interstat

Effective September 2, 2026 at 7:56 PM ET · Expires September 2, 2026 at 9:15 PM ET

📋 Official NWS Guidance

This is a DANGEROUS SITUATION. These storms are producing widespread wind damage across Western New York. SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy structure and stay away from windows! Large hail, damaging wind, and continuous cloud to ground lightning are occurring with these storms. Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. A Tornado Watch remains in