Headline:
Flood Watch issued May 6 at 10:45AM EDT until May 7 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
May 6, 2025 - 7:45am
Expires:
May 6, 2025 - 3:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central and western New York, including the
following counties, in central New York, Jefferson, Lewis,
Northern Cayuga and Oswego. In western New York, Allegany,
Livingston, Monroe, Ontario and Wayne.
* WHEN...From 2 PM EDT this afternoon through Wednesday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Showers and thunderstorms will increase in coverage this
afternoon and evening. Periods of heavy rain may produce
amounts of 1 to 2 inches, with localized heavier amounts
possible. This rainfall falling on already saturated grounds
will result in the potential for flash flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Area Description:
Monroe; Wayne; Northern Cayuga; Oswego; Jefferson; Lewis; Livingston; Ontario; Allegany
Forcast Office:
NWS Buffalo NY