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Weather Story for Western and North Central New York

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Severe Weather Risk Today
Temperature Outlook
Machias Tornado #2 of 2026
Showers and thunderstorms are expected to move across the region ahead of a cold front today. There is an elevated threat for severe weather this afternoon through this evening across Western New York, the Genesee Valley, and the western Finger Lakes regions. Due to the saturated ground, heavy showers and thunderstorms may result in ponding in poor drainage areas and the potential for isolated flash flooding.
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Warmer weather will continue today before a strong cold front ushers in a pattern change. Temperatures will average well below normal early next week.
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An NWS storm survey team has confirmed an EF-0 tornado southwest of Machias, NY. The tornado was short lived with a length of 0.17 miles with peak gusts of 75 mph.
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