Tornado Watch Issued for 29 New York Counties Until 11 PM
The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center has issued Tornado Watch 645 for 29 counties across New York State. This watch, effective until 11 p.m. on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, indicates that conditions are favorable for the development of tornadoes and severe thunderstorms. While no tornadoes have been confirmed yet, residents in the affected areas are advised to remain vigilant and monitor weather updates closely. Counties under the watch include Allegany, Broome, Cattaraugus, Cayuga, Chautauqua, Chemung, Chenango, Cortland, Erie, Genesee, Jefferson, Lewis, Livingston, Madison, Monroe, Niagara, Oneida, Onondaga, Ontario, Orleans, Oswego, Schuyler, Seneca, Steuben, Tioga, Tompkins, Wayne, Wyoming, and Yates. 
