New York tornado warnings
There are no tornado warnings in New York right now. The last one was issued on November 12, 2026.
A tornado has been seen or detected by radar, and the people inside the warning area should take shelter now.
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Active tornado warnings in New York
None right now. Other active alerts in New York: none.
Tornado Warnings in New York by year
New York averaged 25.1 tornado warnings per year from 2016 to 2025, and has had 42 so far in 2026. The most recent was issued on November 12, 2026.
Counties with the most tornado warnings
| County | 2016โ2025 |
|---|---|
| Oneida County | 25 |
| Madison County | 20 |
| Delaware County | 20 |
| Cattaraugus County | 17 |
| Onondaga County | 15 |
| Dutchess County | 15 |
| Cayuga County | 15 |
| Lewis County | 14 |
| Sullivan County | 13 |
| Chenango County | 12 |
What a tornado warning means
A tornado warning is the most urgent alert the National Weather Service issues for severe storms. It means a tornado is happening or is about to happen, either because a spotter or the public has seen one or because Doppler radar shows strong rotation that can produce one within minutes.
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What to do
- Go to a basement or storm shelter right away. If you have none, use a small interior room on the lowest floor, away from windows.
- Protect your head and neck with your arms, a helmet, a mattress or heavy blankets.
- Leave mobile homes and vehicles for a sturdy building if you can reach one safely.
- Keep a phone or weather radio with you to know when the warning ends.
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