Yesterday's thunderstorms that ripped through Niagara turned violent south of the border.
Forecasters at the National Weather Service office in Buffalo say two tornadoes tore through the Southtowns during the noon hour yesteerday, ripping off roofs, downing trees and cutting power to as many as 23,000 customers.
There was considerable damage at the Hamburg Fairgrounds, especially to the grandstand. Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo flew in from New York City to inspect the damage there.