Weather Alerts For Lakewood, NY
High Wind Warning
-URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 1256 PM EST Mon Dec 29 2025 Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-Chautauqua- Southern Erie- Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, Buffalo, Batavia, Warsaw, Jamestown, Orchard Park, and Springville 1256 PM EST Mon Dec 29 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. The strongest wind gusts will be along the Lake Erie shoreline and near Downtown Buffalo. * WHERE...Erie, Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Genesee, Wyoming, and Chautauqua Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Shallow rooted trees in a saturated ground will be more susceptible to falling. Travel will be extremely difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind gusts in excess of 75 mph have already been observed early this afternoon. Winds will remain strong before gradually decreasing to 60 to 65 mph late this afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. &&
Winter Storm Warning
-URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 1251 PM EST Mon Dec 29 2025 Wyoming-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Warsaw, Jamestown, Olean, Orchard Park, and Springville 1251 PM EST Mon Dec 29 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 3 feet. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph Monday decreasing to around 45 mph Tuesday creating blowing and drifting snow and whiteout conditions. * WHERE...Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Southern Erie Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions with snow and blowing snow are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening through Tuesday. Travel will remain very difficult with hazardous conditions from lake effect snow continuing to impact travel through the week. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow is expected oscillate several times downwind of Lake Erie this week. Forecast snowfall amounts could be much higher where lake bands persist during this long duration event. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow with greatly reduced visibilities to dry conditions just a few miles away. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. &&
Lakeshore Flood Warning
-Lakeshore Hazard Message National Weather Service Buffalo NY 1057 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025 Niagara-Northern Erie-Chautauqua-Southern Erie- 1057 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025 ...LAKESHORE FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Significant lakeshore flooding expected. * WHERE...Niagara, Erie, and Chautauqua counties. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...The rapid rise in water levels will result in lakeshore flooding along the Lake Erie and Upper Niagara River shores. Along the Lake Erie shore, flooding is likely along Route 5 in Hamburg, Buffalo Harbor and Canalside, Dunkirk Harbor, and other flood prone locations. Along the Upper Niagara River, flooding is likely to affect Grand Island and Cayuga Island. Very high wave action will also result in significant shoreline erosion. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Lakeshore Flood Warning means lakeshore flooding is occurring, is imminent, or is expected to occur. For your safety, stay off breakwaters, piers, rock outcroppings and beaches! Waves are often larger than they appear and can easily wash you away. Expect significant beach erosion and debris, local road closures and extremely dangerous boating conditions. &&