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UPDATE: 'We knew what it was': Neighbors react after NWS confirms Webster tornado; NYS count up to 8
WHEC.com • • nation
Key Points:
- The National Weather Service (NWS) has confirmed an eighth tornado touched down in Webster, New York, shortly before 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, causing significant damage along its path.
- The tornado caused snapped and uprooted trees, downed power poles, and roof and siding damage to homes in a small subdivision near County Line Road.
- After crossing a forested area, the tornado re-emerged near North Lincoln Road, causing extensive tree damage before lifting east of that location.
- This update follows a damage survey by the NWS in Buffalo across eastern Monroe and western Wayne counties, responding to reports of severe thunderstorm damage.
- Prior to this, seven tornadoes had been confirmed in the region, including locations in Seneca, Niagara, Genesee, Orleans, Livingston, and Wyoming counties.
