A tornado damaged several homes in northern Chautauqua County on Wednesday afternoon. County Executive PJ Wendel described the event in the Forestville area as “tornadic activity,” "There are some definite paths, some significant damage to homes. … [Read more...]
Heat Advisory, Air Quality Alert In Place for WNY
A Heat Advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service for Western New York, going in to place at noon on Tuesday and lasting until 8 p.m. Thursday. This advisory is for all counties in Western New York. People are advised to drink plenty … [Read more...]
Thousands Lose Power in North County Due to High Winds
High winds caused thousands to lose power and caused damage in the northern part of Chautauqua County Tuesday. The National Weather Service in Buffalo said a 74 mph gust was reported at Dunkirk at 11:25 a.m. New York State Police reported high … [Read more...]
High Winds Could Cause Power Outages, Damage Trees
High winds could cause power outages and tree damage here in Chautauqua County over the next day. The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a High Wind Warning for Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and southern Erie Counties. Gusts upward of 50 … [Read more...]
Heavy Snow Expected Tonight
Heavy snow is expected tonight as part of a winter storm. The National Weather Service in Buffalo has a Winter Storm Warning that starts at 5:00 p.m. tonight and runs through 10:00 a.m. Tuesday. Total snow accumulations of seven to 10 inches … [Read more...]
County Officials Caution About Possible Severe Storms Today
Chautauqua County Officials are warning about possible severe storms today. County Director of EMS Noel Guttman said in a release that county officials attended briefings with local and national weather reporting organizations about the potential … [Read more...]
27 Dead Following Winter Storm in Buffalo
At least 27 people have died in Erie County following a winter storm that paralyzed a good portion of Western New York over the Christmas Holiday weekend. Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz confirmed via Twitter of the 27 people who have died … [Read more...]
Crews Making Final Preparations Ahead of Power Winter Storm this Holiday Weekend
State and local crews are making final preparations ahead of a powerful winter storm that is expected to unleash heavy snow along with strong winds in Western New York. Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel said Emergency Services Director Noel … [Read more...]
Storms Cause Trees, Power Lines to Come down in Jamestown, Chautauqua County
A gusty line of thunderstorms caused multiple trees to come down in the City of Jamestown and other parts of Chautauqua County Monday afternoon. City officials said there were at least two reports of trees landing on houses on Beechview Avenue and … [Read more...]
Gusty Winds Bring Down Some Limbs, Cause Power Outages
Gusty winds caused some issues in the Jamestown area on Sunday. The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities posted on social media that wind brought down a limb on Prospect Street between Prather and McKinley, causing a transformer to catch on fire. … [Read more...]
