NY WFO BURLINGTON Warnings, Watches, and Advisories

WFO BURLINGTON Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Friday, December 23, 2022

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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT

Special Weather Statement

National Weather Service Burlington VT

1218 PM EST Fri Dec 23 2022

...Rain changing to snow with flash freeze expected over the St

Lawrence Valley this afternoon...

A sharp cold front will quickly change rain to snow with rapidly

falling temperatures on developing gusty southwest winds of 40 to

50 mph. This could cause a potential flash freeze on area roads

and result in slick and hazardous travel this afternoon.

Precautionary/Preparedness Actions...

Icy roads are possible...producing hazardous travel conditions.

If you must travel, please use caution. Conditions can deteriorate

rapidly in winter weather situations. Be prepared for snow or ice

covered roads. Slow down and allow extra time when traveling.

...LAKESHORE FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST

SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Significant lakeshore flooding.

* WHERE...Lake Erie and Upper Niagara River shore of Niagara,

Erie, and Chautauqua counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Water levels at the eastern end of Lake Erie will

remain 2-3 feet above flood stage and result in significant

lakeshore flooding along the Lake Erie and Upper Niagara River

shores into this evening. Along the Lake Erie shore, flooding is

likely along Route 5 in Hamburg, Buffalo Harbor, Canalside,

Buffalo Riverworks, Dunkirk Harbor, the Hoover Beach and

Woodlawn areas in Hamburg, Old First ward in South Buffalo, and

other flood prone locations. Along the Upper Niagara River,

flooding is likely to affect Grand Island, Cayuga Island, and

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