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Updated · The Weather Channel · May 27Possible Meteor Flashes Over Buffalo Sky, Caught on Security Cameras Wednesday
3 articles · Updated · The Weather Channel · May 27
- A possible meteor lit up the morning sky over Buffalo, New York, and nearby areas on Wednesday.
- Security cameras captured the fireball streaking overhead, providing video of the brief flash.
- The sighting appears to have been visible across the wider Buffalo area, suggesting a broader path through the region's morning sky.
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