A major storm front is sweeping through the region, and along with it, it is bringing a chance of severe weather to parts of New York State. Severe Weather Threat In New York StateLooking at the forecast for today, there is an elevated risk of severe weather, with a chance of a tornado developing in parts of New York State. READ MORE: WEEKEND TORNADO CONFIRMED IN NEW YORK STATEWhile the risk of a tornado developing is slight, there is still a risk. On top of the risk of severe weather, we will be dealing with widespread rain on and off on Tuesday, mainly in the afternoon. 9 Tornadoes Confirmed In 2026 In New York StateSo far, it has been about average for the number of tornadoes we get in New York State.