Chaffee, NY Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 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...Until 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind gusts in excess of 75 mph have already
been observed early this afternoon. Winds will remain strong
before gradually decreasing to 60 to 65 mph late this afternoon.

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.

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...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 3 feet.
Winds gusting as high as 65 mph Monday decreasing to around 45 mph
Tuesday creating blowing and drifting snow and whiteout conditions.

* WHERE...Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Southern Erie
Counties.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions with snow and blowing snow are
expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially
life-threatening through Tuesday. Travel will remain very
difficult with hazardous conditions from lake effect snow
continuing to impact travel through the week.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow is expected oscillate
several times downwind of Lake Erie this week. Forecast snowfall
amounts could be much higher where lake bands persist during this
long duration event.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Submit snow reports through our website or social media.

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...LAKESHORE FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Significant lakeshore flooding expected.

* WHERE...Niagara, Erie, and Chautauqua counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening.

* 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. Very high wave action will also result in
significant shoreline erosion.

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.

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...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM
EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds to 50 knots and waves 15 to 20 feet
expected.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to
Buffalo.

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 9 PM EST this evening.

* 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.

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