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Severe Storms Possible in Western New York

Damaging winds, flooding, and isolated tornadoes are concerns through Saturday evening.

Severe Storms and Unseasonable Cold Forecast for Western New York

Saturday to bring warm temperatures and potential for severe thunderstorms, followed by a dramatic temperature drop on Sunday.

Second Tornado Hits Same Area of Western New York

Residents of Cattaraugus County deal with back-to-back tornado touchdowns just days apart.

Strong Thunderstorms Hit Parts of New York

Gusts up to 40 mph expected in several counties until late Wednesday night

Severe Thunderstorms Threaten New York Amid Record Heat

Damaging winds and heavy rainfall possible as powerful storm system moves across the state

Thunderstorms, Damaging Winds Possible Across New York

Record heat continues as unsettled weather pattern persists

Severe Storms Sweep Through Western New York

Multiple rounds of thunderstorms expected through Thursday, with potential for damaging winds

Scorching Heat Wave Threatens to Shatter Records Across Eastern US

Dangerous temperatures could reach the 90s Fahrenheit as early as April, well before the summer season.

Midwest Braces for Dangerous Tornado and Hail Threats Impacting Over 130M People

Severe storms could produce strong EF-3+ tornadoes and golf ball-sized hail across a wide swath of the region.

Dangerous Tornado and Hail Threats Slam Midwest, Impacting Over 130M People

Severe storms bring risk of tornadoes, large hail, and flooding across a vast region from Texas to New England

Midwest Braces for Severe Storms as Flooding Threatens Michigan

Tornadoes, damaging winds, and large hail possible from Texas to Michigan on Tuesday

Severe Weather Threatens Midwest, Flooding Hits Michigan

Tornado warnings, damaging winds, and heavy rain put millions on alert across multiple states.

Brush Fire Spreads Across 3 Properties In Smithtown, 1 Treated For Smoke Inhalation: FD

Officials warn dry conditions heightening brush fire risks in Smithtown area

Brush Fire Spreads Across 3 Smithtown Properties, 1 Treated

Dry conditions fueled the fast-moving blaze, highlighting fire risks in the area.

Yellow Alert Issued for Storms, Warm and Windy Weather in Rochester

Downpours, thunderstorms, and gusty winds expected on Tuesday, with more unsettled weather through the week.