Severe Storms and Tornado Risk Threaten Upstate New York Tonight
• The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a slight risk for severe thunderstorms across parts of upstate New York, including the Rochester and Finger Lakes regions, for Tuesday, May 19,
• Scattered thunderstorms may develop during the afternoon, but the primary window for severe weather is expected from early evening into the early overnight hours. A cold front moving into the region later tonight is expected to enhance storm activity, with the potential for damaging winds, large hail, and an isolated tornado. Areas from Buffalo through Rochester and eastward toward Oswego and Watertown are included in the risk zone. Storm activity is anticipated to diminish overnight, with cooler and drier conditions expected to follow on Wednesday and Thursday.
Why It's Important?
Residents in western and central New York should prepare for potentially hazardous weather conditions, including damaging winds and large hail. The risk of an isolated tornado, while low, adds an additional layer of concern. Communities in the slight risk area, such as Buffalo, Rochester, and Watertown, may experience localized power outages, property damage, and travel disruptions. Those in the affected regions should remain vigilant and monitor updates from the National Weather Service.
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