Buffalo, NY (May 28, 2026) — A bright streak of light over Western New York early Wednesday morning prompted reports of a possible meteor after residents saw, heard, and even felt what some described as a sudden flash and explosion-like sound.

This is the best video I’ve seen of the meteor streaking through the sky above Western New York at 5:15 this morning. pic.twitter.com/TCJDyPBu6y

— Patrick Hammer (@Pat_HammerWGRZ) May 27, 2026

The event was captured on a doorbell camera in East Amherst, northeast of Buffalo. The video shows a fast-moving light crossing the sky, followed by a brief flash that lit up the area. The sighting was reported around 5:15 a.m., shortly before sunrise.

Local meteorologist Pat Hammer said he received multiple reports from people who experienced the event in different ways, including a flash of light, a loud boom, and a sensation that suggested the sound may have carried across the area. While the footage appears consistent with a bright meteor or fireball, formal confirmation was still pending.

The American Meteor Society was reviewing reports from the Buffalo region to determine whether the sighting matched a fireball event. Fireballs are unusually bright meteors that can become visible over a wide area and may sometimes produce a loud sound when they break apart in the atmosphere.

There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries connected to the incident. Most meteors burn up high above the ground, and only a small number produce fragments that reach the surface.

The early-morning timing and clear video helped draw attention to the sighting, as residents across parts of Western New York compared what they saw and heard. Events like this can sometimes be confirmed through public reports, security camera footage, weather satellite data, or other monitoring systems.

For now, officials have not confirmed that the object was a meteor, but the reports and footage have fueled strong interest across the Buffalo area. Residents who saw the flash or heard the boom may be asked to submit details that can help track the object’s path and determine what occurred.

Look at the windshield on the car below to see its reflection:

Meteo that fell in Buffalo this morning went through my car….video proof! #meteor #Buffalo #uap #ufo pic.twitter.com/Mffeo711lb

— W B (@The_dj_wad_e) May 27, 2026