Severe Storms Cause Tornado Warnings and Power Outages in New York
Severe storms swept through parts of New York on Wednesday evening, prompting multiple tornado warnings and causing significant damage. The National Weather Service (NWS) is conducting surveys in Shelby (Orleans County) and Byron (Genesee County) to confirm reports of tornadoes. Observers reported a possible tornado touchdown near Shelby Center, with photos of a supercell shared by residents. The storms caused widespread power outages, downed trees, and flooded roads. Monroe, Genesee, Orleans, Steuben, Seneca, and Livingston counties were under tornado warnings, some lasting until 11 p.m. The NWS aims to determine the strength and duration of any confirmed tornadoes. Source time: Thu, 03 Sep 2026 08:52:54 GMT. 
