Buffalo, N.Y. (WBEN) - The remnants of Tropical Depression Debby soaking the Western New York region as the storm passes to the east of our region during the day Friday.
A Flood Watch is posted for most of Western New York Friday, with the exception of Chautauqua County.
"We're going to have a soaking, heavy rainfall move through the area today," National Weather Service meteorologist Kirk Apfel tells WBEN. "We're looking for most areas to get an inch and a half of rain, with localized amounts up to two and a half inches." Apfel says the bulk of the rain will fall from mid-morning through Friday afternoon.
Areas from the Finger Lakes eastward are in line for much heavier rainfall amounts and increased flooding potential, forecasters warn. "They're looking for rainfall amounts on the order of four inches," Apfel says.
It will be a 'quick hit' Friday and the rainfall will exit, making way for drier conditions Saturday, Apfel notes. "It's going to get cooler for the weekend."
High temperatures through the weekend should settle in the lower 70's with breezy conditions.
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Looking ahead to next week, it will be cooler to start the week before more summer-like conditions return.
"By Tuesday and Wednesday, we're back up into the upper 70's to around 80."
FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
* WHERE...A portion of western New York, including the following counties, Allegany, Cattaraugus, Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Niagara, Northern Erie, Orleans, Southern Erie and Wyoming.
* WHEN...Through this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Widespread rainfall amounts of 1.5 to 2.5 inches with locally higher amounts are expected within the Watch area.
- 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.