Office of Emergency Management - Monroe County, NY

09/02/2026

US National Weather Service Buffalo NY issued a Tornado Watch for Monroe County which means a tornado is possible. Know your safe space (away from any windows) and be ready to act if a Tornado Warning is issued.

08/12/2026

An area of low pressure will move across the area today with scattered showers and thunderstorms developing this afternoon and evening. There is a Marginal Risk (level 1 of 5) of severe thunderstorms for areas south of Lake Ontario, with isolated strong to damaging wind gusts the primary risk, and a lesser threat of large hail.

08/10/2026

There is a marginal risk for severe weather across areas south of Lake Ontario this afternoon through this evening, and a marginal risk for locally heavy rainfall for the entire region this afternoon into tonight. Main window for severe storms will be from 2 PM through 9 PM, with strong to damaging wind gusts the main threat.

07/09/2026

There is a Marginal Risk of severe weather (1 out of 5) and a Marginal Risk of Excessive Rainfall (1 out of 4) this afternoon into early this evening. A few stronger storms may bring the threat for strong winds and heavy rainfall that may result in isolated flash flooding.

07/01/2026

Oppressive heat and humidity will continue today, with both the temperature and heat index even higher than yesterday. Maximum heat index values will reach or exceed 105F in some areas this afternoon. Hydrate and take plenty of breaks in the shade or AC.

07/01/2026

A few strong to severe thunderstorms are possible, with the greatest risk coming late today through tonight. The main risk will be locally strong wind gusts. The best chance of a few thunderstorms will be east of Lake Ontario, with lower chances across Western NY.

03/04/2026

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02/10/2026

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02/08/2026

01/29/2026

The US National Weather Service Buffalo NY has issued a Cold Weather Advisory for our region with dangerous wind chills of -15 to -20 below through Friday morning. Frostbite can occur on exposed skin in 30 minutes. Follow tips below for dressing for the cold, limit time outdoors and bring pets inside.