Weather Alerts For Lackawanna, NY
Lakeshore Flood Warning
-Lakeshore Hazard Message National Weather Service Buffalo NY 1236 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025 Niagara-Northern Erie-Chautauqua-Southern Erie- 1236 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025 ...LAKESHORE FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM EARLY THIS MORNING TO 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Significant lakeshore flooding expected. * WHERE...Niagara, Erie, and Chautauqua counties. * WHEN...From 5 AM early this morning to 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. &&
Flood Warning
-Flood Statement National Weather Service Buffalo NY 1043 PM EST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in New York... Cazenovia Creek Near Cazenovia Creek at Ebenezer affecting Erie County. For the Cazenovia Creek...including Cazenovia Creek at Ebenezer... Minor flooding is forecast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Monday morning by 1100 AM EST. && 1043 PM EST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING TO MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Cazenovia Creek near Cazenovia Creek at Ebenezer. * WHEN...From Monday morning to Monday evening. * 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 10:00 PM EST Sunday the stage was 6.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Monday morning to a crest of 10.2 feet early Monday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage by mid to late Monday afternoon. - 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 &&
High Wind Warning
-URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 857 PM EST Sun Dec 28 2025 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 857 PM EST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...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. &&
Winter Weather Advisory
-URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 1256 PM EST Sun Dec 28 2025 Northern Erie-Genesee- Including the cities of Buffalo and Batavia 1256 PM EST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...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. &&
Flood Watch
-Flood Watch National Weather Service Buffalo NY 924 AM EST Sun Dec 28 2025 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 924 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...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. &&