Tornado Warning for Genesee, NY; Orleans, NY
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At 647 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Oakfield, or 7 miles southeast of Medina, moving southeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes...
What the bulletin says to do
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
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Bulletin details
At 647 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Oakfield, or 7 miles southeast of Medina, moving southeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. Locations impacted include... Medina, Albion, Oakfield, Shelby, Alabama, Elba, Barre Center, Knowlesville, and Millville.
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Tornado Warning issued September 2 at 6:47PM EDT until September 2 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
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Tornado Warning issued September 2 at 6:28PM EDT until September 2 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Buffalo NY. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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