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2025 [KBUF] BUFFALO Lakeshore Flood (LS) Warning (W) Number 1
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Storm Based Warning History
358 WHUS41 KBUF 270850 CFWBUF URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Lakeshore Hazard Message National Weather Service Buffalo NY 350 AM EST Mon Jan 27 2025 NYZ010-019-085-271800- /O.UPG.KBUF.LS.A.0001.250127T1200Z-250128T0900Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.LS.W.0001.250127T1500Z-250128T0900Z/ Northern Erie-Chautauqua-Southern Erie- 350 AM EST Mon Jan 27 2025 ...LAKESHORE FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Lakeshore flooding expected. * WHERE...Erie and Chautauqua counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 4 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The rapid rise in water levels at the eastern end of Lake Erie will result in lakeshore flooding along the Lake Erie shore. Flooding is likely along Route 5 in Hamburg, Buffalo Harbor and Canalside, Dunkirk Harbor, and other flood prone locations. 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. && $$
671 WHUS41 KBUF 271739 CFWBUF Lakeshore Hazard Message National Weather Service Buffalo NY 1239 PM EST Mon Jan 27 2025 NYZ010-019-085-280400- /O.CON.KBUF.LS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250128T0900Z/ Northern Erie-Chautauqua-Southern Erie- 1239 PM EST Mon Jan 27 2025 ...LAKESHORE FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Significant lakeshore flooding. * WHERE...Erie and Chautauqua counties. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The rapid rise in water levels at the eastern end of Lake Erie will result in lakeshore flooding along the Lake Erie shore. Flooding is likely along Route 5 in Hamburg, Buffalo Harbor and Canalside, Dunkirk Harbor, and other flood prone locations. Very high wave action will also result in significant shoreline erosion. Lake ice may also get shoved onshore and cause property damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Lakeshore Flood Warning means lakeshore flooding is occurring, is imminent, or is expected to occur. For your safety, stay off breakwaters, piers, rock outcroppings and beaches! Waves are often larger than they appear and can easily wash you away. Expect significant beach erosion and debris, local road closures and extremely dangerous boating conditions. && $$ JJR
848 WHUS41 KBUF 280054 CFWBUF Lakeshore Hazard Message National Weather Service Buffalo NY 754 PM EST Mon Jan 27 2025 NYZ010-019-085-280900- /O.CON.KBUF.LS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250128T0900Z/ Northern Erie-Chautauqua-Southern Erie- 754 PM EST Mon Jan 27 2025 ...LAKESHORE FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Significant lakeshore flooding. * WHERE...Erie and Chautauqua counties. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The rapid rise in water levels at the eastern end of Lake Erie will result in lakeshore flooding along the Lake Erie shore. Flooding is likely along Route 5 in Hamburg, Buffalo Harbor and Canalside, Dunkirk Harbor, and other flood prone locations. Lake ice may also get shoved onshore and cause property damage. 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. && $$ Apffel
140 WHUS41 KBUF 280858 CFWBUF Lakeshore Hazard Message National Weather Service Buffalo NY 358 AM EST Tue Jan 28 2025 NYZ010-019-085-281000- /O.CAN.KBUF.LS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250128T0900Z/ Northern Erie-Chautauqua-Southern Erie- 358 AM EST Tue Jan 28 2025 ...LAKESHORE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED... The strong southwest winds of the past 24 hours have shifted to the northwest and diminished to under gale force intensity. This will effectively end the threat for lake shore flooding. $$
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358 WHUS41 KBUF 270850 CFWBUF URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Lakeshore Hazard Message National Weather Service Buffalo NY 350 AM EST Mon Jan 27 2025 NYZ010-019-085-271800- /O.UPG.KBUF.LS.A.0001.250127T1200Z-250128T0900Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.LS.W.0001.250127T1500Z-250128T0900Z/ Northern Erie-Chautauqua-Southern Erie- 350 AM EST Mon Jan 27 2025 ...LAKESHORE FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Lakeshore flooding expected. * WHERE...Erie and Chautauqua counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 4 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The rapid rise in water levels at the eastern end of Lake Erie will result in lakeshore flooding along the Lake Erie shore. Flooding is likely along Route 5 in Hamburg, Buffalo Harbor and Canalside, Dunkirk Harbor, and other flood prone locations. 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. && $$
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671 WHUS41 KBUF 271739 CFWBUF Lakeshore Hazard Message National Weather Service Buffalo NY 1239 PM EST Mon Jan 27 2025 NYZ010-019-085-280400- /O.CON.KBUF.LS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250128T0900Z/ Northern Erie-Chautauqua-Southern Erie- 1239 PM EST Mon Jan 27 2025 ...LAKESHORE FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Significant lakeshore flooding. * WHERE...Erie and Chautauqua counties. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The rapid rise in water levels at the eastern end of Lake Erie will result in lakeshore flooding along the Lake Erie shore. Flooding is likely along Route 5 in Hamburg, Buffalo Harbor and Canalside, Dunkirk Harbor, and other flood prone locations. Very high wave action will also result in significant shoreline erosion. Lake ice may also get shoved onshore and cause property damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Lakeshore Flood Warning means lakeshore flooding is occurring, is imminent, or is expected to occur. For your safety, stay off breakwaters, piers, rock outcroppings and beaches! Waves are often larger than they appear and can easily wash you away. Expect significant beach erosion and debris, local road closures and extremely dangerous boating conditions. && $$ JJR
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848 WHUS41 KBUF 280054 CFWBUF Lakeshore Hazard Message National Weather Service Buffalo NY 754 PM EST Mon Jan 27 2025 NYZ010-019-085-280900- /O.CON.KBUF.LS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250128T0900Z/ Northern Erie-Chautauqua-Southern Erie- 754 PM EST Mon Jan 27 2025 ...LAKESHORE FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Significant lakeshore flooding. * WHERE...Erie and Chautauqua counties. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The rapid rise in water levels at the eastern end of Lake Erie will result in lakeshore flooding along the Lake Erie shore. Flooding is likely along Route 5 in Hamburg, Buffalo Harbor and Canalside, Dunkirk Harbor, and other flood prone locations. Lake ice may also get shoved onshore and cause property damage. 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. && $$ Apffel
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140 WHUS41 KBUF 280858 CFWBUF Lakeshore Hazard Message National Weather Service Buffalo NY 358 AM EST Tue Jan 28 2025 NYZ010-019-085-281000- /O.CAN.KBUF.LS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250128T0900Z/ Northern Erie-Chautauqua-Southern Erie- 358 AM EST Tue Jan 28 2025 ...LAKESHORE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED... The strong southwest winds of the past 24 hours have shifted to the northwest and diminished to under gale force intensity. This will effectively end the threat for lake shore flooding. $$
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