Weather Alerts-

Avoid the subject event as per the instructions

Buffalo - NY, US, National Weather Service

A portion of western New York, including the following counties, Erie and Wyoming

...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1215 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Areas of ponding water on roadways and mainly nuisance flooding of low-lying areas has been reported. WHERE...A portion of western New York, including the following counties, Erie and Wyoming. WHEN...Until 1215 AM EDT. IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 618 PM EDT, the public reported heavy rain in the warned area due to rounds of thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Between 1.5 and 2.25 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area before a break in the rainfall is expected. However, additional rainfall will be possible again later this evening, which may further exacerbate the situation. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... West Seneca, Lackawanna, Hamburg, East Aurora, Evans, Boston, Eden, Marilla, Perry, Warsaw, Bennington, Colden, Orchard Park, Blasdell, Attica, Angola, North Collins, Wales Center, Billington Heights and Elma Center. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks.