Buffalo, NY – Severe thunderstorms are expected to move through Western New York this afternoon and evening. The storms could bring damaging winds and hail. The strongest storms are expected between 1 p.m. and 7 p.m., with a marginal risk for severe weather across the region.
According to the U.S. National Weather Service in Buffalo, scattered storms will develop by midday and move southeast. Gusts of wind and small hail are the main hazards, though isolated downpours are also possible. The greatest risk lies in Western and North Central New York, including Buffalo and surrounding areas.
Residents are advised to stay alert to rapidly changing conditions and secure outdoor objects that could be blown away. The National Weather Service has warned of a lingering threat into the evening, but conditions will improve by tomorrow, with clearer skies expected through next weekend. Temperatures will warm into the 80s across the region as high pressure builds.
