Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 16 at 12:56AM EDT expiring August 16 at 1:30AM EDT

Issued By:  NWS Buffalo (Western New York)
Affected Jurisdictions:  Erie, Niagara Counties


This storm just passed through Tonawanda, NY and is very strong.

Headline:  (CONTINUATION)  Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 16 at 12:56AM EDT expiring August 16 at 1:30AM EDT by NWS Buffalo

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 130 AM EDT FOR NORTHERN ERIE AND SOUTHERN NIAGARA COUNTIES... AT 1255 AM EDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR CONTINUED TO INDICATE A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING DAMAGING WINDS IN EXCESS OF 60 MPH.  THIS STORM WAS LOCATED NEAR NORTH TONAWANDA... MOVING EAST AT 40 MPH. SOME LOCATIONS IN THE WARNING INCLUDE... RAPIDS... AKRON...

THIS IS A DANGEROUS STORM. IF YOU ARE IN THE PATH...PREPARE IMMEDIATELY FOR DAMAGING WINDS...DESTRUCTIVE HAIL...AND DEADLY CLOUD TO GROUND LIGHTNING. PEOPLE OUTSIDE SHOULD MOVE TO A SHELTER... PREFERABLY INSIDE A STRONG BUILDING BUT AWAY FROM WINDOWS.