Tornado Warning — Orleans County, New York
A tornado has been sighted or indicated by weather radar. Take shelter immediately in a sturdy building, away from windows.
Current Status
🌪️ Active: Tornado Warning
Tornado Warning issued September 2 at 6:55PM EDT until September 2 at 7:30PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
TORBUF The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Southeastern Orleans County in western New York... Central Genesee County in western New York... Southwestern Monroe County in western New York... * Until 730 PM EDT. * At 655 PM EDT, a tornado producing storm was located near Oakfield, or 7 miles southwest of Albion, moving southeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Damaging tornado. SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. * Locations impacted include... Batavia, Albion, Le Roy, Byron, Churchville, Oakfield, Riga, Stafford, Bergen, and Elba. This includes Interstate 90 between exits 47 and 48.
Effective September 2, 2026 at 6:55 PM ET · Expires September 2, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Tornado Warning
Severity
extreme
Issued By
NWS Buffalo NY
Expires
September 2, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET
Last Checked
14 minutes ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Tornado Warning mean for Orleans County, New York?
A tornado has been sighted or indicated by weather radar. Take shelter immediately in a sturdy building, away from windows.
Is this Tornado Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (14 minutes ago). It's set to expire September 2, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET.
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