Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Orleans 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 August 8 at 8:07AM EDT until August 8 at 8:30AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
At 806 AM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Pendleton to Akron to Bennington, moving northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Cheektowaga, West Seneca, Clarence, Batavia, Depew, Amherst, Lancaster, Medina, Albion, and Williamsville. This includes Interstate 90 between exits 47 and 52A.
Effective August 8, 2026 at 8:07 AM ET · Expires August 8, 2026 at 8:30 AM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Buffalo NY
Expires
August 8, 2026 at 8:30 AM ET
Last Checked
3 hours ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Also In Effect For
This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning also covers:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for Orleans 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 (3 hours ago). It's set to expire August 8, 2026 at 8:30 AM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Warning alerts for Orleans County?
Download StormCast free on Google Play and set Orleans County, New York as one of your monitored locations. StormCast checks the NWS feed continuously and pushes alerts like this directly to your phone — even with the screen off.
What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning is also in effect for Wyoming County, Erie County, Niagara County.