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Winter Storm Warning
Issued: 8:45 AM Dec. 29, 2025 – National Weather Service
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 3 feet. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph creating blowing and drifting snow and whiteout conditions. * WHERE...Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Southern Erie Counties. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 1 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel will be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will 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. The strongest winds will be today and tonight. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. &&
Flood Watch
Issued: 6:31 AM Dec. 29, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS 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 this 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... - Rainfall has averaged between 0.50-1.5" in the watch area. Additional rainfall will average a quarter to a third of an inch. Runoff will continue this morning, but will sharply slow as colder temperatures move into the area. - 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. &&
Wind Advisory
Issued: 1:57 AM Dec. 29, 2025 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 1 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Cattaraugus County. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 1 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. &&
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