Buffalo, New York was hit by a small tornado on Monday, catching residents by surprise and causing significant damage to buildings and vehicles in the downtown area. The tornado, which was captured on multiple videos, began near the shore of Lake Erie before moving into the city, leaving a trail of destruction in its path.
The National Weather Service confirmed that the tornado, which was classified as an EF-1 with maximum wind speeds of 90 mph, traveled a 1.4-mile path from the lake into the city. The sudden appearance of the tornado startled many residents and officials, with Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz describing it as unexpected.
