Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Ontario County, New York
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Current Status
⛈️ Active: Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 2 at 6:51PM EDT until September 2 at 7:45PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
SVRBUF The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Wayne County in western New York... Southeastern Monroe County in western New York... Ontario County in western New York... * Until 745 PM EDT. * At 651 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Brighton to near Canandaigua, moving northeast at 70 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Geneva, Canandaigua, East Rochester, Webster, Fairport, Brighton, Fair Haven Beach State Park, Ontario, Penfield, and Newark. This includes Interstate 90 between exits 42 and 45.
Effective September 2, 2026 at 6:51 PM ET · Expires September 2, 2026 at 7:45 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Buffalo NY
Expires
September 2, 2026 at 7:45 PM ET
Last Checked
1 minute ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Prepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds. People outside should move immediately to shelter inside a strong building. Stay away from windows. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM EDT for central and western New York.
Also In Effect For
This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning also covers:
Other Active Alerts in New York
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for Ontario County, New York?
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Is this Severe Thunderstorm Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (1 minute ago). It's set to expire September 2, 2026 at 7:45 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Warning alerts for Ontario County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning is also in effect for Wayne County.