Buffalo Evening Briefing: July 11

Good evening Buffalo. We end the day with the most important information to know and your weather forecast.

Your weather planner

Clouds will clear this evening, giving way to some clear spells before sunset.

Dry weather and warm temperatures will return on Friday. Expect bright sunshine for most of the day.

Forecast for tomorrow

Strong points : Mid 70s Weak points : Mid 50s Cloudy

7-Day Forecast | Interactive Radar

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Today’s Big Stories

1. National Weather Service Confirms 7 Tornadoes in New York

Wednesday was an active day across New York State. About 22 local storm reports were issued across the state and 42 tornado warnings were issued. As of Thursday afternoon, seven tornadoes have been confirmed.

2. Recovery efforts continue as Chautauqua County officials provide tornado update

County officials are urging residents to exercise caution around downed power lines and debris. The Chautauqua County Office of Senior Services is also warning of the possibility of scams by contractors, especially among older residents.

3. What Homeowners Can Do About Tornado Damage

AAA Insurance Associate Advisor Andy Bucella joins Spectrum News 1 to talk about what you should do. He covers what to do if you see tornado damage, what’s covered by New York homeowners insurance, other damage these storms can cause like hail or flooding, car damage and much more.

4. House Republican panel subpoenas top White House advisers over Biden’s health and mental health

James Comer, Republican of Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight Committee, is demanding that three senior White House officials appear before his panel later this month to discuss President Joe Biden’s mental health.

5. Ocasio-Cortez files impeachment proceedings against Justices Thomas and Alito, alleging ethics violations

Making good on a promise made during the recent congressional recess, New York Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has filed articles of impeachment against Supreme Court Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas, charging them both with “high crimes and misdemeanors” for alleged ethical lapses that she says interfere with their duties on the Supreme Court and their oaths to the Constitution.

6. US inflation slows again, which could pave the way for a future interest rate cut by the Fed

U.S. inflation slowed in June for the third straight month, a sign that the worst price rise in four decades is gradually fading and could soon lead to interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.

Your notes for tomorrow

• House and Senate break for holidays
• National Simplicity Day