Chautauqua

(WNY News Now) Rising water levels and hazardous wave action along Lake Erie have prompted the issuance of a Lakeshore Flood Warning for Erie and Chautauqua counties from 10 AM on January 27 to 4 AM on January 28. A Lakeshore Flood Warning has been issued for Erie and Chautauqua counties by the National Weather Service (NWS) Buffalo. The warning will be in effect from 10 AM on January 27 until 4 AM on January 28. This warning is issued because of the anticipated rapid rise in water levels along Lake Erie's eastern shore, which will have a major impact on flooding in the lakeside areas. A number of high-risk areas, such as Dunkirk Harbor, Buffalo Harbor and Canalside, Route 5 in Hamburg, and other flood-prone areas, are expected to experience flooding. High waves and rising water are pred...

(WNY News Now)Buffalo, New YorkA High Wind Watch has been issued by the Buffalo National Weather Service (NWS), and it will be in force from Monday, January 28 at 6:00 AM EST until late Monday evening. This notice warns of wind conditions that could be dangerous in a number of Western New York counties. Expected Conditions Wind Speeds : Sustained southwest winds of 30 to 40 mph, with gusts reaching up to 60 mph. Affected Areas : Erie, Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Genesee, Wyoming, and Chautauqua Counties. Timing : Winds are expected to intensify Monday morning and persist throughout the day before easing late Monday night. Potential Impacts The powerful winds may cause: Downed trees and power lines, potentially causing scattered po...

(WNY News Now) A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for Chautauqua County by the Buffalo-based National Weather Service (NWS), which will be in force until 7:00 AM EST on January 9, 2025. Significant accumulations are expected due to lake effect snow, especially in the county's far western regions and higher terrain. Important Information: Snowfall Amounts: Total accumulations of 6 to 10 inches are expected in the most persistent snow bands. Timing: Hazardous conditions will peak during the Tuesday evening commute , as well as Wednesday morning and evening commutes . Impacted Areas: Western and higher-elevation areas of Chautauqua County will see the heaviest snowfall, while northern regions and lakeshore areas may ...

(WNY News Now) Erie, Niagara, and Chautauqua counties are under a Wind Advisory from the National Weather Service (NWS), which states that gusts of up to 50 mph are likely to affect the area from this afternoon through Sunday morning.Buffalo, New York. According to the National Weather Service (NWS) Buffalo, a wind advisory is in force from 4 PM today until 7 AM Sunday, so residents near the shores of Lake Erie and the Niagara River should be ready for potentially dangerous wind conditions.The advisory warns of southwest winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts as high as 50 mph, which could cause power outages, tree branches to fall, and unsecured objects to be blown around. Particularly vulnerable are areas in Erie, Niagara, and Chautauqua counties, particularly those close to the river and th...

(WNY News Now) Erie, Niagara, and Chautauqua counties are under a Wind Advisory from the National Weather Service (NWS), which states that gusts of up to 50 mph are likely to affect the area from this afternoon through Sunday morning.Buffalo, New York. According to the National Weather Service (NWS) Buffalo, a wind advisory is in force from 4 PM today until 7 AM Sunday, so residents near the shores of Lake Erie and the Niagara River should be ready for potentially dangerous wind conditions.The advisory warns of southwest winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts as high as 50 mph, which could cause power outages, tree branches to fall, and unsecured objects to be blown around. Particularly vulnerable are areas in Erie, Niagara, and Chautauqua counties, particularly those close to the river and th...