Kissing Bridge

...LAKESHORE FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SUNDAY TO 4 AM EST MONDAY...

LOCATIONS...Lake Erie shore in Erie and Chautauqua counties and the Upper Niagara River in Erie and Niagara counties.

LAKE SHORE FLOODING...Powerful southwest winds will gust up to 75 mph. This will result in the water level at Buffalo rising to 9 to 11 feet above low water datum. This rise will also break up ice on Lake Erie and result in significant ice movement.

TIMING...From 7 AM Sunday to 4 AM EST Monday.

IMPACTS...Lakeshore flooding is expected along the Lake Erie shoreline, including the Buffalo Harbor and waterfront. If water levels exceed 10 feet above low water datum flooding may occur in the Old First Ward section of Buffalo and at Canalside. Rising waters will also push ice chunks onshore, potentially damaging structures. Ice will also get pushed across the ice boom and into the Upper Niagara River resulting in damage along the Upper Niagara River shoreline. The ice may dam up at river outlets and result in flooding near river mouths.

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SUNDAY TO 10 AM EST MONDAY...

LOCATIONS...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Erie, and Genesee counties.

TIMING...From early Sunday morning through late Monday morning. The strongest winds will be Sunday afternoon and evening.

WINDS...Southwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 75 mph.

IMPACTS...Strong wind gusts will bring down numerous trees and power lines and result in widespread power outages. Power may be out for several days in some areas. Shallow rooted pines will be particularly vulnerable. Property damage is also likely, especially to roofs and siding. Buildings under construction and old deteriorating buildings may be damaged significantly. Travel in high profile vehicles will be very difficult at times, and empty tractor trailers may be in danger of being blown off the road.

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM SUNDAY TO 1 PM EST MONDAY...

WHAT...Lake effect snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches expected in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as high as 75 mph will produce significant blowing snow and brief whiteout conditions.

WHERE...Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Southern Erie counties. Greatest snow accumulations across the higher terrain inland from Lake Erie.

WHEN...From 3 PM Sunday to 1 PM EST Monday.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility.

...LAKESHORE FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

LOCATIONS...Lake Erie shore in Erie and Chautauqua counties and the Upper Niagara River in Erie and Niagara counties.

LAKE SHORE FLOODING...Powerful southwest winds may gust up to 75 mph from Sunday morning through late Sunday night. Winds of this magnitude will result in significant water rises and ice movement on the eastern end of Lake Erie.

TIMING...From Sunday morning through late Sunday night.

IMPACTS...Lakeshore flooding is possible along the lake Erie shoreline, including the Buffalo Harbor and Waterfront from the expected seiche. Ice in the eastern basin of Lake Erie may get pushed onto shoreline areas along Lake Erie, including the Buffalo Harbor. In addition, ice may get pushed across the ice boom and into the Upper Niagara River, resulting in damage along the Upper Niagara River shoreline.

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...

LOCATIONS...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Jefferson, Erie, Genesee, and Chautauqua counties.

TIMING...From early Sunday morning through early Monday morning.

WINDS...West 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph.

IMPACTS...Strong wind gusts will bring down numerous trees and power lines and result in widespread power outages. Power may be out for several days in some areas. Shallow rooted pines will be particularly vulnerable. Property damage is also possible, especially to roofs and siding. Buildings under construction and old deteriorating buildings may be damaged significantly. Travel in high profile vehicles will be very difficult at times, and empty tractor trailers may be in danger of being blown off the road.