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2025 [KBUF] BUFFALO Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 1

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Storm Based Warning History

872 
WFUS51 KBUF 162124
TORBUF
NYC045-162200-
/O.NEW.KBUF.TO.W.0001.250316T2124Z-250316T2200Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
524 PM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northeastern Jefferson County in central New York...

* Until 600 PM EDT.

* At 524 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located 8 miles northwest of Fort Drum, moving northeast at 60
  mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado.

  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...
  Oxbow, Theresa, Philadelphia, Muskellunge Lake, Antwerp, and
  Rossie.

This includes Interstate 81 near exit 49.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 4426 7553 4422 7545 4419 7547 4410 7590
      4415 7594 4434 7572
TIME...MOT...LOC 2124Z 227DEG 54KT 4417 7584 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

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762 
WWUS51 KBUF 162146
SVSBUF

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
546 PM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025

NYC045-162154-
/O.CAN.KBUF.TO.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250316T2200Z/
Jefferson NY-
546 PM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN JEFFERSON COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...

The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

&&

LAT...LON 4426 7553 4422 7545 4419 7547 4410 7590
      4415 7594 4434 7572
TIME...MOT...LOC 2136Z 227DEG 54KT 4438 7552 

$$

Reynolds
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872 
WFUS51 KBUF 162124
TORBUF
NYC045-162200-
/O.NEW.KBUF.TO.W.0001.250316T2124Z-250316T2200Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
524 PM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northeastern Jefferson County in central New York...

* Until 600 PM EDT.

* At 524 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located 8 miles northwest of Fort Drum, moving northeast at 60
  mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado.

  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...
  Oxbow, Theresa, Philadelphia, Muskellunge Lake, Antwerp, and
  Rossie.

This includes Interstate 81 near exit 49.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 4426 7553 4422 7545 4419 7547 4410 7590
      4415 7594 4434 7572
TIME...MOT...LOC 2124Z 227DEG 54KT 4417 7584 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

Reynolds
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762 
WWUS51 KBUF 162146
SVSBUF

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
546 PM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025

NYC045-162154-
/O.CAN.KBUF.TO.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250316T2200Z/
Jefferson NY-
546 PM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN JEFFERSON COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...

The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

&&

LAT...LON 4426 7553 4422 7545 4419 7547 4410 7590
      4415 7594 4434 7572
TIME...MOT...LOC 2136Z 227DEG 54KT 4438 7552 

$$

Reynolds

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