ALERT: Thunderstorms And Possible Tornado For Western New York

Today could be the worst weather day of the week here in Western New York. We are looking at strong thunderstorms, and gusty winds are expected across Western New York.

Thunderstorms and Tornadoes Possible Across Western New York

Today is a day you will want to be weather aware, as a strong weather front is expected to move across Western New York today. The weather front is set to bring rain, wind, thunderstorms, and a slight chance ot a tornado.

While the threat of a tornado is low, it is not 0%. The weather conditions are favorable for spawning a tornado in parts of Western New York.

Weather Conditions That Could Produce A Tornado

According to the NOAA website, Tornadoes are formed when the air becomes very unstable, with winds at different altitudes blowing in different directions and/or at different speeds.

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When those winds start to spin, they can form a column, and when that column moves towards the ground, it becomes a tornado.

Are Tornadoes Common In Western New York?

On average, there are 9 or fewer tornadoes in Western New York per year. Over the past couple of years, there have been more tornadoes than normal.

Let's hope we don't get a tornado, and we stay well below the average for 2026.