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Two more tornadoes have been confirmed in New York from June 18 storms—an EF-0 in Cortland County and an EF-1 in Yates County. Both were brief but left behind tree damage and structural impacts, with no injuries reported.

TORNADO WARNING: In Effect in Western New York Right Now

Central New York has a small but real tornado risk this afternoon and evening if storms develop and rotate. This comes after record-breaking heat Monday and another hot day today with highs near 90 and a chance to challenge more records.

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A third tornado has now been confirmed in Cattaraugus County, New York, as part of an active spring storm pattern. The EF-0 twister was brief but caused scattered tree damage.

The second tornado of 2026 in New York has been confirmed in Machias, Cattaraugus County. The EF-0 tornado brought 75 mph winds and minor damage along a short path, and it hit the same area impacted by the first tornado earlier this year.

Officials are investigating two more possible tornado touchdowns in New York following severe storms, including areas near Machias and Steuben County. Neither has been confirmed, and more tornado activity cannot be ruled out.

The first tornado of 2026 in New York has been confirmed in Cattaraugus County. The EF-1 tornado, with estimated winds of 107 mph, snapped trees, damaged homes, and tore a barn roof off.

Disaster relief funding is still available for residents impacted by recent tornadoes in Rome, Clark Mills, and Westmoreland.

An EF-0 tornado struck near Callicoon Center, Sullivan County, NY, on September 25. With 85 mph winds, it lasted 28 minutes, tossed leaves on radar, and caused no injuries. It's the 7th tornado to hit NY.