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Heavy Rain Causes Flash Flooding In Chautauqua County

April 22, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Thunderstorms that moved through Chautauqua County early Monday night caused flooding in several areas. The National Weather Service in Buffalo issued Flash Flood warnings for Chautauqua that started just after 6:00 p.m. and then were extended … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Flash Flood Warning, Flooding, National Weather Service in Buffalo

Wildfire Risk in WNY Today, Annual Burn Ban Underway

March 19, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

With dry and windy conditions creating an elevated risk for wildfires across Western New York today, the State is reminding residents that the Annual Burn Ban is underway until May 14. The National Weather Service in Buffalo issued a special weather … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Amanda Lefton, Annual Burn Ban, National Weather Service in Buffalo, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

Lake Effect Snow To Bring Up To Foot Of Snow

January 14, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A Lake Effect Snowstorm could bring over a foot of snow to parts of Chautauqua County today. The National Weather Service in Buffalo has a Lake Effect Snow Warning in effect for Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Southern Erie, and Wyoming Counties until … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Lake Effect Snow Warning, National Weather Service in Buffalo

Winter Weather Advisory In Effect

December 20, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Parts of Chautauqua County could see four to seven inches of snow by Saturday morning. The National Weather Service in Buffalo has a Winter Weather Advisory is in effect until 6am tomorrow. Untreated roadways will become snow covered and slick … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: National Weather Service in Buffalo, Winter Weather Advisory

North County To Get More Lake Effect Snow

December 11, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Another round of Lake Effect Snow could bring nearly two feet of snow to the north county. The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Lake Effect Snow Warning for Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Southern Erie counties that starts … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Lake Effect Snow, Lake Effect Snow Warning, National Weather Service in Buffalo

Lake Effect Snow Storm To Bring 10 to 18 Inches of Snow To County, Closes Schools

December 5, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A Lake Effect Snow Storm could bring 10 to 18 inches of snow to Chautauqua County by Saturday. The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Lake Effect Snow Warning for Chautauqua and Cattaraugus Counties until 4:00 a.m. Saturday. Heavy … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Closings, Lake Effect Snow, Lake Effect Snow Warning, National Weather Service in Buffalo

More Lake Effect Snow Headed To Chautauqua County

December 4, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

More lake effect snow is headed to Chautauqua County. The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Lake Effect Snow Warning that goes into effect at 7:00 p.m. tonight and runs until 4:00 a.m. Saturday, December 7. The clipper system — a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Lake Effect Snow, Lake Effect Snow Warning, National Weather Service in Buffalo

Snow Fall Leads to Emergency Declaration For Chautauqua County, Other WNY Counties

December 2, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County is one of several counties in Western New York that have been placed under a State of Emergency following multiple feet of snow falling over the weekend. Governor Kathy Hochul announced Friday that Erie, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Kathy Hochul, Lake Effect Snow, Lake Effect Snow Warning, National Weather Service in Buffalo, State of Emergency

UPDATE: EF-1 Tornado Damages Homes In Northern Chautauqua County

July 11, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Emergency Services, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Forestville, Forestville Fire Department, Kyle Barthel, National Weather Service in Buffalo, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Noel Guttman, PJ Wendel, Tornado

Heat Advisory, Air Quality Alert In Place for WNY

June 17, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Air Quality Health Advisory, air quality index, Heat Advisory, National Weather Service in Buffalo, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, New York State Department of Health

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