Dangerous Heat in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms in the Great Lakes

Thunderstorms with strong wind gusts and hail will be possible today from Michigan into the Lower Great Lakes region. A significant and dangerous heat wave will expand from the Central U.S. into the Eastern U.S this weekend through much of next week. Numerous daily record highs and warm lows are likely. Read More >

Western New York Weather History

JULY 21

1998

An isolated thunderstorm hit Niagara county during the early morning hours. The severe thunderstorm produced damaging winds that downed several trees. Lightning from the storms damaged a transformer resulting in some power outages in Lockport.

2003

Low pressure crossed the region bringing thunderstorms to the area during the afternoon hours. The thunderstorms produced strong winds that downed trees in Cuba . In Portville, the straight-line winds blew down a barn. Heavy rains also accompanied the storms with more than two inches falling in some spots. Urban and small stream flooding was reported in Cuba and Olean . In Fredonia, lightning struck a house. The pipes in the house burst. Electric wires burned inside the walls and several electrical appliances were damaged. The house also lost some gutters, shutters and shingles.