New York Tornado Warning | Effective 05/13/2026 14:07

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued May 13 at 5:07PM EDT until May 13 at 5:45PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
May 13, 2026 - 2:07pm
Expires: 
May 13, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description: 
TORBUF The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a * Tornado Warning for... South central Jefferson County in central New York... North central Oswego County in central New York... * Until 545 PM EDT. * At 507 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Sandy Island Beach State Park, moving northeast at 30 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... Sandy Island Beach State Park, Pulaski, Adams, Selkirk Shores State Park, Sandy Creek, Lacona, Mannsville, Ellisburg, Montario Point, and Port Ontario. This includes Interstate 81 between exits 37 and 41.
Instruction: 
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.
Area Description: 
Jefferson, NY; Oswego, NY
Forcast Office: 
NWS Buffalo NY