A cold front extending from a strong upper level low moved across the area during the evening hours of the 16th. Ahead of the front, building instability on an unseasonably warm day resulted in a few severe thunderstorms over far western New York, including the Buffalo Metro. A severe wind gust of 59 mph was measured at the Buffalo Airport during the evening hours.

Thunderstorm Wind in ERIE, NEW YORK
From 16-APR-23 19:10:00 to 16-APR-23 19:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: DEPEW
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was downed in Lancaster.

Thunderstorm Wind in ERIE, NEW YORK
From 16-APR-23 19:12:00 to 16-APR-23 19:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELMA
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was downed in Elma.

Thunderstorm Wind in ERIE, NEW YORK
From 16-APR-23 19:12:00 to 16-APR-23 19:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: GETZVILLE
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were downed near Millersport Highway in North Amherst.

Thunderstorm Wind in NIAGARA, NEW YORK
From 16-APR-23 19:35:00 to 16-APR-23 19:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: TERRYS CORNERS
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A power line was toppled.

Thunderstorm Wind in ERIE, NEW YORK
From 16-APR-23 19:06:00 to 16-APR-23 19:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: TONAWANDA
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Part of a school roof was torn off.

Thunderstorm Wind in NIAGARA, NEW YORK
From 16-APR-23 19:27:00 to 16-APR-23 19:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOCKPORT
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Multiple reports of trees and wires downed across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in ERIE, NEW YORK
From 16-APR-23 19:15:00 to 16-APR-23 19:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLIAMSVILLE
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A wind gust of 59 mph was measured at the Buffalo Airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHAUTAUQUA, NEW YORK
From 16-APR-23 18:35:00 to 16-APR-23 18:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: DUNKIRK MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorm Wind in ERIE, NEW YORK
From 16-APR-23 18:51:00 to 16-APR-23 18:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: EVANS CENTER
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHAUTAUQUA, NEW YORK
From 16-APR-23 18:20:00 to 16-APR-23 18:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHARLOTTE CENTER
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees and wires were downed in Charlotte.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHAUTAUQUA, NEW YORK
From 16-APR-23 18:05:00 to 16-APR-23 18:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: CELORON
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees and wires were downed in Jamestown West.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHAUTAUQUA, NEW YORK
From 16-APR-23 18:09:00 to 16-APR-23 18:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: JAMESTOWN
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees and wires were downed in Ellicott.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHAUTAUQUA, NEW YORK
From 16-APR-23 18:12:00 to 16-APR-23 18:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: GERRY
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees and wires were downed in Gerry.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHAUTAUQUA, NEW YORK
From 16-APR-23 18:18:00 to 16-APR-23 18:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEVANT
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A report from MPING stated trees and power poles were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHAUTAUQUA, NEW YORK
From 16-APR-23 18:33:00 to 16-APR-23 18:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: FORESTVILLE
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees and wires were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in ERIE, NEW YORK
From 16-APR-23 19:00:00 to 16-APR-23 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PATCHIN
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees and wires were downed in the Town of Boston.

Thunderstorm Wind in ERIE, NEW YORK
From 16-APR-23 19:00:00 to 16-APR-23 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BIG TREE
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees and wires were downed on McKinley Parkway in Hamburg.

Thunderstorm Wind in ERIE, NEW YORK
From 16-APR-23 19:04:00 to 16-APR-23 19:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: SLOAN
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were downed in the City of Buffalo near the intersection of Bailey Ave. and Broadway.

Thunderstorm Wind in ERIE, NEW YORK
From 16-APR-23 19:04:00 to 16-APR-23 19:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: KENMORE
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees and wires were downed in the City of Buffalo on Taunton Place.

Thunderstorm Wind in ERIE, NEW YORK
From 16-APR-23 19:04:00 to 16-APR-23 19:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: KENMORE
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several trees were downed in the City of Buffalo on Parker Ave.

Thunderstorm Wind in ERIE, NEW YORK
From 16-APR-23 19:04:00 to 16-APR-23 19:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUFFALO
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees and wires were downed in the City of Buffalo on Newburgh Ave.

Thunderstorm Wind in ERIE, NEW YORK
From 16-APR-23 19:04:00 to 16-APR-23 19:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUFFALO
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees downed in City of Buffalo on East Parade Ave.