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Heavy Rains Drench Region, Lead to Flooding and Damage

June 21, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The cleanup and recover continued Friday following a deluge of rain that swept across the region Thursday morning - resulting in widespread flooding, significant road damage, and at least one culvert being washed away in nearby … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Flooding, Severe Weather

Summer Wind Damaged by Recent Severe Weather

June 5, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

CELORON - The Post-Journal says an iconic vessel of Chautauqua Lake will need repairs before the start of the season later this month. The Summer Wind sustained damage Saturday from a strong thunderstorm that swept across the region. It was docked … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Lake, Severe Weather, Summer Wind

Winter Storm Warning Issued for Chautauqua County, From Monday Night Through Wednesday

March 13, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

BUFFALO - A strong winter storm is expected to impact much of the Northeast over the next two days, and that includes Chautauqua County and the rest of Western New York. The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Winter Storm Warning for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: National Weather Service, Severe Weather, Winter Storm Warning, Winter Weather

Region Recovering from Strong Wind Storm

March 9, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY - The region is still recovering from Wednesday’s high winds, which knocked over dozens of trees and caused power outages to a reported 9,000 homes throughout Chautauqua County. The high wind warning began Wednesday morning and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News, Uncategorized Tagged With: High Wind Warning, Severe Weather

Lake Effect Snow Warning in effect from Wednesday Afternoon Thru Friday Afternoon

January 4, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

BUFFALO  The National weather service has issued a lake effect snow warning for Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Wyoming and Erie Counties from early Wednesday afternoon until late Friday afternoon. Forecasters say accumulations of up to 2 inches are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Lake Effect Snow Warning, National Weather Service, Severe Weather, weather, Wind Advisory

Lake Effect Snow Warning Calls for 9 to 18 Inches Between Wednesday Night and Friday Morning

December 14, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

BUFFALO - More snow is expected to be moving into the area Wednesday night and throughout the day on Thursday. The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Lake Effect Snow Warning for Chautauqua and Cattaraugus Counties from 7 p.m. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Lake Effect Snow, Lake Effect Snow Warning, Severe Weather, Winter Weather

Lake Effect Snow Warning in Effect for Wednesday Night Into Friday Morning

December 13, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

UPDATE [12:45 p.m. Tuesday]: The National Weather Service has upgraded the Lake Effect Snow Watch to a Lake Effect Snow Warning, and extended it to 7 a.m. Friday. Accumulations of 4 to 8 inches Wednesday night, 3 to 5 inches Thursday, 1 to 2 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Lake Effect Snow, Lake Effect Snow watch, National Weather Service, Severe Weather

Jamestown, Chautauqua County Brace for Lake Effect Snow Thursday and Friday

December 8, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

BUFFALO - The National Weather Service has issued a Lake Effect Snow warning for the region, which began 6 a.m. Thursday and continues until 6 a.m. Saturday. According to the warning, the locations that will be impacted include Chautauqua, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News, Uncategorized Tagged With: Lake Effect Snow, Lake Effect Snow Warning, National Weather Service, Severe Weather, Winter Storm, Winter Weather

Jamestown Area Sees Snow, But not as Much as had been Predicted

November 21, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Chautauqua County got its first taste of winter this past weekend, although snow totals weren’t nearly as high as what was being predicted. The national Weather service had a lake effect snow warning on Friday, saying that as much as … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Lake Effect Snow Warning, National Weather Service, Severe Weather, Winter Storm, Winter Weather

Afternoon Downpour Wreaks Havoc for Local Motorists

August 11, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Residents and motorists in Jamestown spent much of Wednesday night recovering from a strong summer downpour that hit the area. Late in the afternoon the national weather service issued a flash flood warning, and at about 5:30 p.m. a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Flood Warning, Flooding, Severe Weather

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