Weather Alerts for NIAGARAIssued by the National Weather Service |
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| NIAGARA | ||
Areas Affected: Niagara - Orleans - Monroe - Wayne - Northern Cayuga - Oswego - Jefferson - Lewis - Genesee - Wyoming - Livingston - Ontario - Chautauqua - Cattaraugus - Allegany |
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| Effective: Tue, 2/17 1:54pm | Updated: Tue, 2/17 6:46pm | Urgency: Expected |
| Expires: Wed, 2/18 7:00am | Severity: Moderate | Certainty: Likely |
Details:
* WHAT...Visibilities have significantly improved through the day, however widespread dense fog is expected to redevelop tonight with visibilities as low as one quarter mile at times. * WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Wayne, Northern Cayuga, Oswego, Jefferson, Lewis, Genesee, Wyoming, Livingston, Ontario, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Allegany Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The lowest visibilities are expected across the hilltops and near the eastern Great Lakes shorelines. Information: If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. |
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| NIAGARA | ||
Areas Affected: Niagara - Orleans - Monroe - Wayne - Northern Cayuga - Genesee |
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| Effective: Tue, 2/17 4:30pm | Updated: Tue, 2/17 6:46pm | Urgency: Expected |
| Expires: Wed, 2/18 4:00am | Severity: Moderate | Certainty: Likely |
Details:
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations of less than an inch. Freezing rain accumulations of a tenth to a quarter inch. * WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Wayne, Northern Cayuga, and Genesee Counties. The greatest ice accumulations will likely be across portions of Niagara, Orleans, and western Monroe counties. * WHEN...From 5 AM Wednesday to 1 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The wintry mix and freezing rain may result in very slick conditions on untreated surfaces. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. Information: Periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will result in slippery roads and limited visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving. Submit snow and ice reports through our website or social media. |
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MEANINGS OF NOAA WEATHER INFO RELEASES:
A statement generally provides additional or follow up information to an existing weather condition.
An advisory is for less serious conditions that cause significant inconvenience and, if caution is not exercised, could lead to situations that may threaten life and/or property.
A watch is used when the risk of a hazardous weather event has increased significantly, but its occurrence, locations, and/or timing is still uncertain. It is intended to provide advance notice of possible inclement weather.
A warning is used for conditions posing an immediate threat to life or property. Depending on the type of warning, you should take immediate, appropriate action.
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