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Severe Risk: Wednesday

On and off showers and thunderstorms are expected over the next few days. Stay weather aware as a few of the thunderstorms through Wednesday could be strong to severe with isolated damaging wind gusts. More details: https://www.weather.gov/buf/weatherstory

Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms will cross the region through early Wednesday morning, with each round possibly containing locally strong gusty winds. There is also a very low, but non-zero risk for large hail and/or an isolated tornado east of Lake Ontario this afternoon.

Following the leftover activity from Tuesday night, additional showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop later Wednesday. The severe risk for the day focuses mainly over the Southern Tier in the afternoon and evening.

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