Severe Thunderstorm Watch — Erie County, New York
Conditions favor the development of severe thunderstorms in and near the watch area.
Current Status
⛈️ Active: Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued August 22 at 1:25PM EDT until August 22 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 614 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN NEW YORK THIS WATCH INCLUDES 8 COUNTIES IN WESTERN NEW YORK ALLEGANY CATTARAUGUS CHAUTAUQUA ERIE GENESEE NIAGARA ORLEANS WYOMING THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BATAVIA, BUFFALO, JAMESTOWN, MEDINA, NIAGARA FALLS, OLEAN, WARSAW, AND WELLSVILLE.
Effective August 22, 2026 at 1:25 PM ET · Expires August 22, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Buffalo NY
Expires
August 22, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
Last Checked
1 minute ago
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Watch mean for Erie County, New York?
Conditions favor the development of severe thunderstorms in and near the watch area.
Is this Severe Thunderstorm Watch currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (1 minute ago). It's set to expire August 22, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Watch alerts for Erie County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Severe Thunderstorm Watch is also in effect for Genesee County, Niagara County, Orleans County, Allegany County, Wyoming County, Chautauqua County, Cattaraugus County.