An Extreme Tornado Watch is in effect for parts of New York until 11 PM EDT on September 2, 2026. The affected areas include Broome, Chemung, Chenango, Cortland, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Schuyler, Seneca, Steuben, Tioga, Tompkins, and Yates counties, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).
The watch includes cities such as Binghamton, Corning, Cortland, Elmira, Hamilton, Hornell, Ithaca, Norwich, Oneida, Owego, Penn Yan, Rome, Seneca Falls, Syracuse, Utica, Watkins Glen, and Waverly.
A Tornado Watch indicates that conditions are favorable for the development of tornadoes. Residents in the affected areas should be prepared for the possibility of severe weather and take necessary precautions.
In case of an emergency, dial 911. Follow the guidance provided by the NWS and local authorities. To stay safe, identify a safe place in your home, such as a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor, and prepare to go there if a tornado warning is issued. Stay informed by monitoring local weather updates and having multiple ways to receive weather alerts.
