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High Wind Warning
Issued: 1:57 AM Dec. 29, 2025 – National Weather Service
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM MONDAY TO 1 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. The strongest wind gusts will be along the Lake Erie shoreline and near Downtown Buffalo. * WHERE...Erie, Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Genesee, Wyoming, and Chautauqua Counties. * WHEN...From 4 AM Monday to 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Shallow rooted trees in a saturated ground will be more susceptible to falling. Travel will be extremely difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. &&
River Flood Warning
Issued: 6:34 PM Dec. 28, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT TO TOMORROW AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Cazenovia Creek near Cazenovia Creek at Ebenezer. * WHEN...From late tonight to tomorrow afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Flood stage, minor flooding can be expected in low lying areas east of Orchard Park Road and south of Ridge Road in West Seneca. Some inundation of Cazenovia Park in South Buffalo. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:00 PM EST Sunday the stage was 3.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tonight to a crest of 10.5 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.2 feet on 02/18/2022. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood &&
Storm Warning
Issued: 5:57 PM Dec. 28, 2025 – National Weather Service
...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 9 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds to 50 knots and waves 14 to 18 feet expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo. * WHEN...From 8 AM to 9 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous waves will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. &&
Winter Weather Advisory
Issued: 5:56 PM Dec. 28, 2025 – National Weather Service
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations 3 to 5 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph. * WHERE...Northern Erie and Genesee Counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 10 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and brief periods of whiteout conditions. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Periods of snow will result in snow covered roads and limited visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving. During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow with greatly reduced visibilities to dry conditions just a few miles away. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions. &&
Lakeshore Flood Warning
Issued: 2:27 PM Dec. 28, 2025 – National Weather Service
...LAKESHORE FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 10 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Significant lakeshore flooding expected. Rapid rises are expected Monday morning with the highest levels late Monday morning and afternoon. * WHERE...Niagara, Erie, and Chautauqua counties. * WHEN...From 5 AM to 10 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...The rapid rise in water levels will result in lakeshore flooding along the Lake Erie and Upper Niagara River shores. Along the Lake Erie shore, flooding is likely along Route 5 in Hamburg, Buffalo Harbor and Canalside, Dunkirk Harbor, and other flood prone locations. Along the Upper Niagara River, flooding is likely to affect Grand Island and Cayuga Island. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Lakeshore Flood Warning means lakeshore flooding is occurring, is imminent, or is expected to occur. For your safety, stay off breakwaters, piers, rock outcroppings and beaches! Waves are often larger than they appear and can easily wash you away. Expect significant beach erosion and debris, local road closures and extremely dangerous boating conditions. &&
Flood Watch
Issued: 2:24 PM Dec. 28, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of western New York, including the following counties, Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Genesee, Niagara, Northern Erie, Orleans, Southern Erie and Wyoming. * WHEN...Through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. The greatest threat for flooding will be along the Buffalo area creeks and rivers. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Widespread rainfall totals of 1-1.5 inches are expected within the watch area. Locally higher amounts are possible, especially across the Niagara Frontier. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. &&
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