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Flood Watch
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
136 AM EST Sun Dec 28 2025

NYZ001-002-010>012-019>021-085-281445-
/O.CON.KBUF.FA.A.0009.251228T1800Z-251229T2100Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Niagara-Orleans-Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-Chautauqua-
Cattaraugus-Allegany-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Buffalo, Batavia,
Warsaw, Jamestown, Olean, Wellsville, Orchard Park, and
Springville
136 AM EST Sun Dec 28 2025

...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...From 1 PM EST this afternoon 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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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
222 AM EST Sun Dec 28 2025

NYZ012-019-020-085-281930-
/O.UPG.KBUF.WS.A.0019.251229T1800Z-260101T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.WS.W.0006.251229T1800Z-260102T0600Z/
Wyoming-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Warsaw, Jamestown, Olean, Orchard Park,
and Springville
222 AM EST Sun Dec 28 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM MONDAY TO 1 AM EST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 2 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 Monday 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 Monday and Monday
  night.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions.

Submit snow reports through our website or social media.

&&

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Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
150 AM EST Sun Dec 28 2025

NYZ010-019-085-281500-
/O.UPG.KBUF.LS.A.0003.251229T0900Z-251230T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.LS.W.0003.251229T1000Z-251230T0300Z/
Northern Erie-Chautauqua-Southern Erie-
150 AM EST Sun Dec 28 2025

...LAKESHORE FLOOD WARNING 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...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.

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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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
144 AM EST Sun Dec 28 2025

NYZ001>003-010>012-019-085-281845-
/O.UPG.KBUF.HW.A.0003.251229T0900Z-251230T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.HW.W.0004.251229T0900Z-251230T0600Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-Chautauqua-
Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester,
Buffalo, Batavia, Warsaw, Jamestown, Orchard Park, and
Springville
144 AM EST Sun Dec 28 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM MONDAY TO 1 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph
  expected.

* 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 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.

&&

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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
121 PM EST Sat Dec 27 2025

NYZ019-085-281830-
Chautauqua-Southern Erie-
121 PM EST Sat Dec 27 2025

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
MONDAY AFTERNOON...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE
MONDAY NIGHT...
...LAKESHORE FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH
LATE MONDAY NIGHT...
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
THURSDAY MORNING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western New York.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.
   High Wind Watch.
   Lakeshore Flood Watch.
   Winter Storm Watch.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

This product, along with other watches, warnings, advisories, and
statements issued by the National Weather Service office in Buffalo
can be found on the internet at http://www.weather.gov/buf

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