Weather Alerts For Panama, NY

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 112 PM EST Sat Dec 27 2025 Wyoming-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Warsaw, Jamestown, Olean, Orchard Park, and Springville 112 PM EST Sat Dec 27 2025 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow possible. Total snow accumulations over 7 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph creating blowing and drifting snow along with reducing visibilities to near whiteout at times. * WHERE...Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Southern Erie Counties. * WHEN...From Monday afternoon through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult in deep snow covered roads and poor visibilities. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday evening and Tuesday morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow is expected oscillate several times east of Lake Erie through the region for this long duration event. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Narrow bands of heavy snow could bring rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities. Localized travel problems will be possible. &&

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Lakeshore Hazard Message National Weather Service Buffalo NY 1254 PM EST Sat Dec 27 2025 Northern Erie-Chautauqua-Southern Erie- 1254 PM EST Sat Dec 27 2025 ...LAKESHORE FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Significant lakeshore flooding possible. * WHERE...Lake Erie shore of Erie and Chautauqua counties. * WHEN...From late Sunday night through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...The rapid rise in water levels at the eastern end of Lake Erie may result in lakeshore flooding along the Lake Erie shore. Flooding is possible along Route 5 in Hamburg, Buffalo Harbor and Canalside, Dunkirk Harbor, and other flood prone locations. Very high wave action may also result in significant shoreline erosion. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Lakeshore Flood Watch means that conditions favorable for lakeshore flooding are expected to develop. Residents on or near the shore should take action to protect property, and listen to local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for later statements or warnings. &&

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 1253 PM EST Sat Dec 27 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 1253 PM EST Sat Dec 27 2025 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Erie, Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Genesee, Wyoming, and Chautauqua Counties. * WHEN...From late Sunday night through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down trees and power lines. Shallow rooted trees in a saturated ground will be more susceptible to falling. Scattered power outages are possible. Travel may be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Strong winds will blow around unsecured objects, including outdoor holiday decorations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong southerly winds will gust 45 to 55 mph in favorable downslope areas, including the Chautauqua Ridge to the Lake Erie shoreline first, late Sunday night, with winds quickly veering to southwest and increasing in speed Monday behind a cold front. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Secure or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of the strong winds. &&

Flood Watch National Weather Service Buffalo NY 958 AM EST Sat Dec 27 2025 Niagara-Orleans-Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-Chautauqua- Cattaraugus-Allegany-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Buffalo, Batavia, Warsaw, Jamestown, Olean, Wellsville, Orchard Park, and Springville 958 AM EST Sat Dec 27 2025 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of western New York, including the following counties, Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Genesee, Niagara, Northern Erie, Orleans, Southern Erie and Wyoming. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. The greatest threat for flooding will be along the Buffalo area creeks and rivers. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Widespread rainfall totals of 1-1.5 inches are expected within the watch area. Locally higher amounts are possible. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. &&