This Is An Important Message From NY Alert
Lakeshore Flood Warning issued December 28 at 1:50AM EST until December 29 at 10:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
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.
INSTRUCTIONS: 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.
Issued By: NWS Buffalo NY





