NWS: 18 tornado warnings, at least two confirmed tornadoes, and plenty of damage across the Finger Lakes (photos)

Western New York saw 18 tornado warnings Wednesday, leading to two confirmed tornadoes and significant damage from heavy rain and high winds.

WATCH: This video is incredibly intense. This is not recommended, as flying debris can be deadly.

(The folks curse a little in this vid. I would too)

Our @patryanreports has the latest just ahead on #News4at4. Tune in. @news4buffalo pic.twitter.com/OqdehNS7x7
— Dave Greber (@DaveGreber4) July 10, 2024

An EF-1 tornado struck Forestville in Chautauqua County, tearing the roof off a home in Arkwright. In Erie County, another tornado destroyed Catherine Mammoser’s farm in Eden. Fortunately, no animals were harmed.

Thankfully there are no injuries but there is significant damage to a number of homes and farms on Rt. 75/Sisson Highway in Eden. The Town of Eden is under a State of Emergency and we are asking all except residents to stay away to allow for cleanup of debris. pic.twitter.com/pnU32bPkVx
— Mark Poloncarz (@markpoloncarz) July 10, 2024

Other damage was reported around the Finger Lakes. Some photos from the area below.

Stunner wall cloud from tornado warned cell with active rotation+debris ball on cc and vort radar products just north of Seneca Falls approaching Montezuma NWR #severeweather #nywx #rocwx #tornado #storm #Beryl #thunderstorm #weather @ReedTimmerUSA @EricSnitilWx @LiamHealyWX pic.twitter.com/tej7NCC49E
— Greg Sanda, MD (@Sandapandaa) July 10, 2024

Near Gorham,NY @PeteWeatherBeat feel free to use pic.twitter.com/IRj9jgTVnV
— VERN-O (@vernhypheno) July 10, 2024

Check out the path of the tornado earlier today in Eden Ny. Some pretty severe damage across the southern tier as a strong tornado moved through. @NWSBUFFALO @TomNiziol @ReedTimmerUSA pic.twitter.com/l4JEjjTlww
— BuffaloWeather (@weather_buffalo) July 10, 2024

The radar is quieting down and we are looking for storm reports across western and north central NY! We confirmed two tornadoes, one in Chautauqua county and one in Erie county today, with more surveys expected in the coming days. Please help us know where the damage occurred! pic.twitter.com/du6HvsW0FV
— NWS Buffalo (@NWSBUFFALO) July 11, 2024

To put things into perspective, the state of New York had 42 Tornado Warnings today. This is the most ever issued, surpassing May 31, 1998. A truly wild day. pic.twitter.com/kK207RKqI5
— Eric Snitil (@EricSnitilWx) July 11, 2024

One of the other aspects of today's storms was the tremendous cloud to ground lightning. Check out these photos from Kathy in Stanley, NY. Here tree was hit this afternoon. This is also a great reminder that standing under trees can be deadly during storms. #ROC pic.twitter.com/vkcNa0R548
— Mark McLean (@Wxandgardenguy) July 11, 2024

Stormy Skies: Bold skies along Lake Ontario this afternoon at Sodus Point, NY. @spann @wxbywilliams @JimTeskeNC9 @JimCantore @StephanieAbrams @StormHour pic.twitter.com/zrkRLQgxCP
— John Kucko (@john_kucko) July 10, 2024

Bold & the Beautiful: Stunning sky over Lake Ontario this afternoon in Sodus Point, NY. @News_8 @EricSnitilWx @wxbywilliams @spann @JimTeskeNC9 @StephanieAbrams @JimCantore @StormHour pic.twitter.com/s3859hymtz
— John Kucko (@john_kucko) July 10, 2024

Tornado Warning: Wall cloud looking NW from Downtown Syracuse, NY – 4:10 pm ET. @NWSBinghamton #NYwx pic.twitter.com/dJa6EJd2vG
— joey (@j03y777) July 10, 2024

Damage in Baldwinsville from severe thunderstorms Wednesday. pic.twitter.com/cQ0QC2hgA9
— CNY Central (@CNYCentral) July 10, 2024

Holy cow! Check out this amazing photo caught just a bit ago from Oswego NY!! Oswego is currently under severe storm and tornado warnings!
📸: @Joefalcetti @NWSBUFFALO @osscams @WHEC_SPensgen @Roc_wx_leader @scotthetsko @JimTeskeNC9 @EricSnitilWx @WeatherNation @weatherchannel pic.twitter.com/U4qM5Uqd7E
— 👑 ♤ Lake Ontario  (@LakeOntario16) July 10, 2024

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