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Weather Alerts for NIAGARA

Issued by the National Weather Service

Cold Weather Advisory  COLD WEATHER ADVISORY   Cold Weather Advisory
NIAGARA

Areas Affected:
Niagara - Orleans - Northern Erie - Genesee
Effective: Fri, 1/23 12:51am Updated: Fri, 1/23 3:18am Urgency: Expected
Expires: Fri, 1/23 2:00pm Severity:  Moderate  Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
* WHAT...Bitterly cold wind chills as low as 15 to 20 below zero
expected.

* WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Northern Erie, and Genesee Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 10 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Bitterly cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero will
cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Information:
This is a potentially hazardous situation to be outdoors. If you
must be outside, be sure to cover all exposed skin. Frostbite can
occur in 30 minutes or less with apparent temperatures of 15 below
zero or colder.

Winter Storm Watch  WINTER STORM WATCH   Winter Storm Watch
NIAGARA

Areas Affected:
Niagara - Livingston - Ontario - Allegany
Effective: Fri, 1/23 12:49am Updated: Fri, 1/23 3:18am Urgency: Future
Expires: Fri, 1/23 1:15pm Severity:  Severe  Certainty: Possible

 
Details:
* WHAT...Heavy snow with significant accumulations likely.

* WHERE...Niagara, Livingston, Ontario, and Allegany Counties.

* WHEN...From late Saturday night through Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.

Information:
Begin needed preparations at home or with your vehicle. Travel may
become difficult, so plan accordingly.

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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