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High Wind Warning issued December 30 at 2:52AM EST until December 30 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mphexpected. The strongest winds will be this morning.* WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Northern Erie, and Genesee Counties.* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon.* IMPACTS...Strong winds will blow down trees and power lines.Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,especially for high profile vehicles.Avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees. If possible,remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, andavoid windows. Use caution if you must drive.

National Weather Service

Lakeshore Flood Warning issued December 30 at 2:49AM EST until December 30 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY* WHAT...Lakeshore flooding expected.* WHERE...Erie and Chautauqua counties.* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon.* IMPACTS...The rapid rise in water levels at the eastern end ofLake Erie will result in lakeshore flooding along the LakeErie shore. Flooding is likely along Route 5 in Hamburg,Buffalo Harbor and Canalside, Dunkirk Harbor, and other floodprone locations. Very high wave action will also result insignificant shoreline erosion.A Lakeshore Flood Warning means lakeshore flooding is occurring,is imminent, or is expected to occur. For your safety, stay offbreakwaters, piers, rock outcroppings and beaches! Waves areoften larger than they appear and can easily wash you away.Expect significant beach erosion and debris, local road closuresand extremely dangerous boating conditions.

National Weather Service