Niagara Falls and all of Niagara County is under a Tornado Watch until 11 p.m. tonight.
The watch was issued at 4:40 p.m. by the Buffalo Office of the National Weather Service.
Niagara Falls and all of Niagara County are also under a Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 7 p.m. tonight.
The thunderstorm could produce wind gusts of up to 70 mph and “quarter-sized” hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Torrential rain could lead to flash flooding.
High winds could damage trees, mobile homes, roofs and small buildings.
Tornados can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. If you spot one, the weather service advises you to seek shelter “in a basement or a small central room in a sturdy structure.”