July 18, 1997 Images
A severe thunderstorm pummels the northern suburbs of
Buffalo with heavy rain and large hail.
NWS Buffalo doppler radar assisted forecasters in providing excellent lead times,
giving citizens time to react as the storm crossed Northern Erie County.
This vertical cross-section shows an overhanging 65 dbz core,
which signaled the severe nature of this storm.
Photograph by Tom Niziol shows storm top extending downwind for several miles.
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