A wintry mix of precipitation is falling in Northeast Pa and will change over to heavy rain this afternoon into evening. We will see high winds today and tonight. Listen below to the latest forecast from WNEP StormTracker 16 meteorologist Joe Snedeker.
The National Weather Service at Binghamton has additional updated information:
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Binghamton NY 936 AM EST Tue Jan 9 2024
Bradford-Susquehanna-Northern Wayne- Wyoming-Lackawanna-Luzerne-Pike-Southern Wayne- 936 AM EST Tue Jan 9 2024
* Quick burst of snow this morning * Quick burst of snow is expected this morning over northeast PA, Central and Southern Tier portions of NY. Some light accumulations of snow may result in slippery travel conditions lasting through the morning.
938 AM EST Tue Jan 9 2024 .
Heavy rain may fall on a deep primed snowpack leading to the melt increasing. Flows in rivers may increase quickly and reach critical levels.
FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central New York, including the following areas, Broome, Chenango, Delaware, Otsego and Sullivan and northeast Pennsylvania, including the following areas, Bradford, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Pike, Wayne, Susquehanna and Wyoming.
* WHEN...From 1 PM EST this afternoon through Wednesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
935 AM EST Tue Jan 9 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM EST WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
* WHERE...In New York, Steuben, Schuyler, Chemung, Tompkins, Cortland, Chenango, Otsego, Tioga, Broome, Delaware and Sullivan counties. In Pennsylvania, Bradford, Susquehanna, Wyoming, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Pike and Wayne counties.
* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 4 AM EST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest wind gusts will occur in areas of elevated terrain, and along north and west facing slopes.