Record Number Of Tornados Confirmed In New York State

This past week turned out to be a recording-breaking week in New York State when it came to the weather.

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The damage from these tornados caused New York Governor Kathy Hocul to issue a state of emergency to help with the clean-up efforts across the state.

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The state of emergency will allow local communities to access State Aid easier and also allow state vehicles from the State's Department of Transportation to be used in the clean-up around the state.

The good news is that the weather looks like it will be calm heading into this weekend.

Strongest Tornados To Ever Touch Down In New York State

Generally speaking, tornadoes aren't a common occurrence in New York state. Tornados do still happen. Here's a look at some of the strongest storms:

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LOOK: Exclusive Photos After EF-1 Tornado Blows Through Westernville NY

On July 8, 2021, a tornado touched down at Woods Valley Ski Area and then twisted its way northeast into downtown Westernville. The tornado caused considerable damage along Main Street. Roofs were blown off houses, trees were uprooted, there were downed powerlines and they were without power for days. Thankfully there were no fatalities. Here we have exclusive photos that show the scary strength of the storm.

Gallery Credit: Cindy McMullen