On Sunday, an earthquake was felt in Western New York that may have caught your attention. The earthquake’s epicentre was located in Ohio, but its effects could be felt in the surrounding areas. Did you notice any shaking or tremors?
Recently, Western New York and Buffalo experienced an unusual phenomenon – the ground beneath them began to move. This was an unfamiliar feeling for the locals, as earthquakes are not common in the area, despite being located in a region with the potential for seismic activity according to earthquake track records.
Late Sunday night, residents of Western New York may have sensed a slight tremor as a result of an earthquake that occurred in Ohio.
People in Western New York may have felt the ground shake a little late Sunday night following an earthquake in Ohio. https://t.co/xYxAZEbv9s
— WGRZ (@WGRZ) August 28, 2023
On Tuesday, August 15th, around 9 pm, the residents of Depew, New York felt a tiny tremor. According to the reports, a 1.5 magnitude earthquake was located and felt in the area. The event was recorded and confirmed by the authorities.
Did you feel it? A magnitude 4.0 earthquake was registered at 10:43 pm near Madison, Ohio.#earthquake #Ohio #Buffalo @NEWS4BUFFALO pic.twitter.com/p9WhCaZTq7
— Mike Doyle (@wx_MikeDoyle) August 28, 2023
As we bid farewell to August, we can feel the shift in the weather as Labor Day weekend approaches. The cool air is taking over and the temperatures are dropping drastically, with overnight lows reaching the mid 40 degree range. It’s time to start preparing for the autumn season and embrace the crisp, refreshing air.
As we prepare to bid farewell to summer and pack away our swimsuits, a refreshing wave of cool air is sweeping in this week. Some parts of New York State, as per the forecast by Wunderground, will experience overnight lows on Wednesday and Thursday as low as 40 degrees. However, this is not the first occurrence of such weather this season.
The next week will feature mainly fair and dry weather, with near to slightly below normal temperatures. The best chance for showers will be Tuesday and Wednesday, with the passage of a cold front. pic.twitter.com/WEOjx0Ijjx
— NWS Buffalo (@NWSBUFFALO) August 27, 2023
While it’s not a guarantee that a frost will occur, it’s common for the first one to appear in October. Some sources have even reported instances of frost as early as mid-September.
Over the past few weeks, cooler air has been a common occurrence. It’s worth noting that Saranac Lake and Lake Placid have already experienced temperatures in the 30 degree range.
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