LAKESHORE FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH EARLY SUNDAY AFTERNOON...
The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Lakeshore Flood Watch, which is in effect from late Saturday night through Sunday afternoon. ..
LOCATIONS...Lake Ontario shore of Niagara, Orleans Counties. ..
LAKE SHORE FLOODING...The combination of record high lake levels and a brief period of moderate northeast winds will result in greater wave action and an increase in lakeshore flooding and shoreline erosion along the south shore of Lake Ontario.
TIMING...From late Saturday night through early Sunday afternoon. ..
IMPACTS...Lakeshore flooding impacts will increase along the south shore of Lake Ontario with onshore winds creating greater wave action and 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 for later statements or warnings.