Distance Driving Construction Summary

Bridge construction on I-190 in both directions from Exit 21A - LaSalle Expressway to US 62; Niagara Falls Boulevard -- consider alternate route until 5:00 PM, 11/30/10. Comment: I-190 bridge replacement over the LaSalle Expressway.


Bridge construction on NY 33 in both directions from Exit - Humboldt Parkway to Exit - NY 198; Scajaquada Expressway until 5:30 PM, 07/30/10

Construction work, single line traffic alternating directions on NY 354 in both directions from Union Road; NY 277 to Borden Road. starting 7:05 AM, 04/19/10 until further notice. Comment: Drainage and sidewalk construction.

Long term road construction on NY 238 at Market Street; NY 98. starting 7:00 AM, 04/19/10 until further notice. Comment: Longterm Construction to begin in the Village of Attica. Expect delays as alternating one way traffic laneclosures will be used to perform construction work. Information will be updated as contractors schedule is developed. Work also continues on Village of Attica water line replacement under highway work permit..




Long term road construction on NY 15A in both directions from I-390 to Town of Brighton and Town of Henrietta Line until 5:00 PM, 11/24/10. Comment: See description of work for Route 252 Jefferson Road.  
Long term road construction on NY 15A in both directions from I-390 to Town of Brighton and Town of Henrietta Line until 5:00 PM, 11/24/10.

Bridge construction on I-86 in both directions at Exit 43 - NY 415; Ramp until 5:00 PM, 11/30/10.
Comment: Replacement of Bridge #1011219, I-86 over SR415, Town of Erwin. Beginning March 25, 2010, I 86 EB and WB traffic will be restricted to a single lane in each direction while the bridge is reconstructed in stages. Detours will be at Exit 43 nightly between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. NB Route 415 traffic will be detoured to I 86 WB Exit 42. SB Route 415 traffic will be detoured to I 86 EB Exit 44.


Road construction on NY 17 in both directions from City of Elmira; Town of Elmira Line to Town of Chemung; Town of Ashland Line; Ramp until 5:00 PM, 11/30/12.  Rte 17 reconstruction in the Towns of Elmira, Ashland and Chemung and City of Elmira in Chemung County.Rte 17 alternating lane closures eastbound and westbound between exit 58 and the Chemung River Bridge two miles east of Exit 58. The eastbound lane permanently closed from exit 56 to exit 58 6/21/10, it will remain in place until November 2010.Two lane, two way traffic maintained in the westbound lane.
Bridge construction on I-81 at Butternut Street until 4:00 PM, 08/25/10. Comment: Butternut Street bridge closure 24/7.



Long term road construction on NY 12 in both directions from Upper Front Street; US 11; Castle Creek Road; START ROUTE NY 12 to Town of Barker; Town of Chenango Line until 5:00 PM, 07/12/10

Major road construction, single line traffic alternating directions on NY 28 in both directions from NY 357 to Town of Meredith; Town of Franklin Line until 4:00 PM, 09/15/10




Single line traffic alternating directions, road construction, width limit on NY 23 in both directions from NY 30 Grand Gorge to Town of Roxbury; Town of Prattsville Line until 6:00 PM, 10/31/10

Bridge construction, single line traffic alternating directions on NY 418 in both directions at Water Street; CR 45; Elm Street; CR 9 starting 7:00 AM, 06/08/10 until further notice. Comment: Rte 418 is reduced to one lane alternating traffic at Milton St in Warrensburg. There is a temporary traffic signal controlling traffic for long term bridge work.


Source: NYSDOT

WX ALERT: Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Montgomery, Herkimer, Fulton Ctys.

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ALBANY NY
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN ALBANY HAS ISSUED A

* SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR...

WESTERN MONTGOMERY COUNTY IN EASTERN NEW YORK...

SOUTHEASTERN HERKIMER COUNTY IN EASTERN NEW YORK...

SOUTHERN FULTON COUNTY IN EASTERN NEW YORK...
* UNTIL 445 PM EDT

* AT 342 PM EDT...LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORTED A SEVERE

THUNDERSTORM. THIS STORM WAS LOCATED NEAR LITTLE FALLS...AND

MOVING EAST AT 25 MPH. LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORTED TREES BLOWN DOWN IN

THE VILLAGE OF HERKIMER.



* THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WILL BE NEAR...

ST. JOHNSVILLE BY 405 PM EDT...

FORT PLAIN BY 415 PM EDT...

EPHRATAH BY 420 PM EDT...

CANAJOHARIE BY 425 PM EDT...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

PLEASE REPORT HAIL SIZE...DAMAGING WINDS AND REPORTS OF TREES DOWN TO

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BY EMAIL AT ALB.STORMREPORT@NOAA.GOV.
A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 900 PM EDT MONDAY

EVENING FOR NORTHERN CONNECTICUT AND WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS AND EAST  CENTRAL NEW YORK.

Weather Alert: Strong T-Storms Approaching

Issued By: NWS


Affected Jurisdictions: Erie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans, Wyoming Counties
Headline: Special Weather Statement

 ERIE NY-GENESEE NY-NIAGARA NY-ORLEANS NY-WYOMING NY
LINE OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS MOVING INTO THE AREA... *
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A LINE OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING STRONG GUSTY WINDS. THESE STORMS WERE LOCATED ALONG A LINE EXTENDING FROM NEWFANE TO LONG POINT ONTARIO...AND MOVING EAST AT 45 MPH. FREQUENT CLOUD TO GROUND LIGHTNING IS OCCURRING WITH THIS STORM. MOVE INDOORS IMMEDIATELY! THESE STORMS HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO PRODUCE VERY HEAVY RAIN...AND COULD CAUSE LOCALIZED FLOODING OF ROADS AND POOR DRAINAGE AREAS THROUGH THE EARLY PART OF THE RUSH HOUR ACROSS THE NIAGARA FRONTIER.

Weather Conditions at 12:30 - Light Rain
Traffic Conditions - Light

• Water pooling leading to occasional hydroplaning, but in general safe and weather is much calmer then earlier in the evening. A Drive from Tonawanda to Niagara Falls to West Amherst reveal simular conditions in all areas.
• Source: Direct Observations

Morning Drive Summary

Between 1 and 4 am winds are supposed to increase and thunder / lightning are

supposed to occur, leading to windy conditions during your Monday ride into work.
Light rain rules the morning.

Source: Raw Data Weather Channel, use approved by contract.

Weather Alert: MARINE WEATHER STATEMENT

MARINE WEATHER STATEMENT


NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BUFFALO NY


...A SPECIAL MARINE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 930 PM EDT FOR

LAKE ONTARIO FROM OLCOTT BEACH TO HAMLIN BEACH...



AT 838 PM EDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR CONTINUED TO

INDICATE A LINE OF THUNDERSTORMS...PRODUCING WIND GUSTS OVER 35

KNOTS OVER THE WESTERN THIRD OF LAKE ONTARIO...MOVING NORTHEAST AT

50 KNOTS.



ONE THUNDERSTORM...20 MILES NORTH OF SUNSET BEACH...LIKELY CONTAINS

A WATERSPOUT. THIS STORM WAS MOVING EAST NORTHEAST AT 50 KNOTS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL

MIDNIGHT EDT MONDAY MORNING FOR WESTERN NEW YORK.

WX Alert: Severe Thunderstorm Watch Buffalo

(Tonawndas) - It would seem that the storm predicted for 10 pm or later by the national Weather Service at Buffalo, NY has arrived early and depending where you are commutuing this evening will definately have a affect on your driving.

On a drive from Gratwick Riverside Park to the Boulevard Mall moments ago, conditions changed from light drizzel to strong winds, hydroplaning and street flooding. There were areas of low visiblity due to the strong downpours.

Drivers are reminded to use their Winter Driving Skills, (I know -sorry) of giving others space, reducing speed and increasing stopping distance between their car or trucka nd others. It may be difficult to stop at intersections and difficult to see the bicyclists who may be present, especially those without light or reflective clothing.

In addition it may be wise to keep in mind the historical flooding troublespots throughout Western New York

This would include any roadway that may become flooded to the point where it is not passible, including:

• A. 109 N and S At the Interneational Rail Road Bridge (Black Rock Locks at USACE, Buffalo, NY
• B. Niagara Street, Buffalo, NY
• C. Elmwood Avenue next to FWS - Railroad Bridge.

Additional Resources:
Storm Prediction Center and Radar
FEMA: Flooding Fact Sheet

Traffic Advisory: Rt 104 and Qaker Road

Traffic Advisory: Tipsters suggest that Mercy Flight was called to the intersection of Route 104 and Quaker Road for an accident. Limited Details. Use Caution in Area.

 No Further Details Available at this time.

Traffic Advisory: Ranch Trail West

Traffic Advisory Police Activity
in area of 222 Ranch Trail West
Automobile Accident

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Traffic Advisory: Gus Macker Tourney Starts Today

Buffalo, NY once again plays host the Gus Macker Basketball 3 on 3 Tournament.

"Buffalo Police Athletic League, Presents the 2010 Buffalo Gus Macker
100% of all proceeds from the event will directly benefit the children of our community through the programs of PAL. The focus and goal of PAL’s core programming it to build strong athletic, cultural, social and recreational opportunities that area youth are attracted and held to; while adding age appropriate prevention and education to each activity." - website
 
Today is the first day of two and details, such as standings etc... can be found on their website at:
 http://www.macker.com/tournaments/buffalony/22-buffalo-ny.html
parking may

 

There may be traffic delays and parking may be at a premium, so get downtown early for all your evening activities, or better yet stop downtown where you can find and cheer on your favorite 3 on 3 team. Refreshments are available for sale, or stop by your favorite locally owned restaurant, bar, or nightclub. Do business locally and support our community.

 
Specific Closures:
Delaware Avenue Downtown
Elmwood Avenue Downtown
Possibly near Niagara Square

Source: Based on last year's activities
 

Traffic Advisory: Ride for Roswell Across WNY

Ride for Roswell:

Please be advised that bikers will be traveling the roads of Western New York today as part of the Annual Ride for Roswell. Unfortunately there are 12 routes, so there is no real way to predict who will be where. In the past postcards were sent out to homes on the affected routes. Routes are dotted with red colored signs.

7:05 AM -  Sweet Home Road police on location.

Ride for Roswell Course Maps

"Steer it - Clear It" a Precurser to new Laws on Motorists?

NEWS AND COMMENT: Commentary

"Steer it - Clear It" a Precurser to new Laws on Motorists?

Editor's note: meant as a thought provolking interesting column, addressing topics and information currently addressed in media, politics dealing with transportation. This is not meant as a news article. It simply is what it is.

Sidebar: Common Sence:
Motorists are advised that while approaching an accident scene, fire department of police scene, it is always important to be ever aware, of not only the roadway directly in front of the car you are operating, but also any activities and orders offered by Fire Police, Fire Fighters or Police. Events at an accident scene can change quickly, including lane restrictions, lane changes or lane or road closures.

If you can avoid the scene completely, it may be advisable. Accidents can also be caused by the actions of drivers rubbernecking and slowing the motion of traffic. If you are not directly involved in the incident, a first reponder, member of the media, please move along. This would be best for all involved.

"Steer it - Slear it" Not an Original Idea
It's been studied for a decade or more.

 The issue of incident response and safety on the emergency scene has been an issue of focus.So much so that the attention of the federal government has caused online publication of information for Traffic Incident Management. Some of the issues that are noted include; special event traffic management, emergency lighting and details tools and signage.


The Federal Highway Administration, United States Department of Transportation, has created materials and guidence in refernece to three very important practices.

A. SQC Laws - Safe Quick Clearance Laws, as you have recently heard promoted in newscasts and in advertising,  promotes the idea of "steer it - clear it" practices.
 
The important bullet points of this include:
A. Giving First Responders a "cushion" to work within.
B. Keeping roadways clear for faster incident response
 C. Helping to prevent secondary accidents

  Three core SQC laws, announced in a recent publication by the USA DOT include; provide a necessary foundation for facilitating the safety, mobility,and economic benefits of TIM when effectively implemented together:


Driver Removal or “Move It”: These laws require motorists involved in minor crashes (where there are no serious injuries and the vehicle can be driven) to move their vehicles out of the travel lanes to the shoulder or other safe area before initiating the exchange of insurance information, or while awaiting the arrival of law enforcement and/or a tow truck.Authority Removal or “Remove It”: These laws provide authority (and immunity
from liability in general) for designated public agencies to remove abandoned
vehicles and spilled cargo from the roadway to restore traffic fl ow.
“Move Over”: Designed to protect incident responders and stranded motorists
alike, “Move Over” laws require motorists approaching incident responders and
vehicles to slow down and move over to an adjacent lane, when possible,
to provide an increased safety buffer."


The USA DOT promotes the enactment of additiolnal laws on motorists. What this means is that if you are in an accident, and you do not move your car over far enough, you can get a citation for that in addition to any item you may have done to cause the accident in the first place from the way this information is disclosed.

Another important thing to keep in mind is that the points on your license can add up quickly and if you, as a mototist, and this is inclusive of anyone who uses NY roads and thruways, not just NY drivers, you can be subject to the Driver Responsiblity Assessment. This assessment can add hunderds of dollars to your fine and penalty even after you have gone to court and paid your fines.

NITTEC is currenty promoting the idea of "stear it clear it" but has made no specific announcemnt about additional laws.


A quick search via Google found some information illustrating some additional information in reference to the government's involvement.


A comprehensive Georgia G.A.O. report details the fact that the Federal Government is a stakeholder in the effective use of highways and the safe use thereof, a report produced by Government Accounting Office to the Ranking Member, offer ideas, including the ranger program, which we call "H.E.L.P. Trucks" and H.O.T. Lanes that access a surcharge to cars if they would like to use lanes that bi-pass conjestion.


One of the success stories involving traffic was the following:



"In 1991, Washington State’s legislature passed a law designed to reduce traffic congestion, reduce air pollution, and petroleum consumption by requiring metropolitan planning organizations to foster employer-based programs that
 decrease the number of commuting trips made by people driving alone. Since the law was passed, the number of vehicle trips has dropped statewide. In the central Puget Sound region, where Seattle is located, the number of vehicle trips made during the morning commuter hours has dropped by 14,000, reducing peak travel delay by an estimated 11.6 percent, on average, each weekday morning in the region."

According to the fifty plus page report, raising of taxes was mentioned as a way to combat traffic issues:



"Agencies Report Developing New Methods to Fund the Use of Congestion Mitigation Techniques

A number of state and local governments in the locations we visited had imposed additional tolls, local taxes, and development impact fees to provide funding for the implementation of congestion mitigation techniques. Officials said they had done so because traditional funding sources were not generating sufficient resources. Many of these revenue sources were focused in a specific region and were geared toward implementing specific congestion mitigation techniques. For example, voters in the San Francisco region passed an increase in toll fees on the region’s seven state-owned bridges to support the Regional Traffic Relief Plan, which funds such projects as expanding transit options, as well as improving transit connections and several freeway bottlenecks. Several other regions passed sales, property, or gasoline taxes. For example, San Diego passed a half-cent sales tax to implement a number of congestion mitigation techniques to help improve traffic congestion on the most highly congested corridors in the region. This included funding for new HOV and managed lanes along highways, new connectors to the highways, and transit improvements.


Some localities generated additional transportation funding through another source—development impact fees. They used this approach particularly when new development had a significant effect on the current road network. Florida, for example, has passed a law that regulates large-scale developments that have substantial impacts on the transportation system."

All in all, it is a very complex how the Federal Government is involved, and using taxpayer money to enact more laws, to make us safer. In addition it is nice to see local improvements and see ideas from 2007 are being put into action today.

Additional Resources:

Department of Transportation PDF (adobe)
GAO Report July 2007 Report to the Ranking Member, Committee on Environment and Public Works, U.S. Senate
All Sources are public domain

NEARSHORE MARINE FORECAST / SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY - RIPLEY

NEARSHORE MARINE FORECAST
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BUFFALO NY

FOR WATERS WITHIN FIVE NAUTICAL MILES OF SHORE

BUFFALO TO RIPLEY ALONG LAKE ERIE- SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN

EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

TONIGHT...WEST WINDS 15 TO 20 KNOTS DIMINISHING TO 10 KNOTS
OR LESS. PARTLY CLOUDY THIS EVENING...THEN CLEARING. WAVES 3
TO 5 FEET SUBSIDING TO 1 TO 2 FEET.



FRIDAY...WEST WINDS 10 KNOTS OR LESS. SUNNY. WAVES 1 FOOT OR
LESS.


.FRIDAY NIGHT...SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 KNOTS OR LESS BECOMING SOUTH  MAINLY CLEAR. WAVES 1 FOOT OR LESS.
.SATURDAY...SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KNOTS BECOMING WEST.

SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS LIKELY IN THE AFTERNOON.
WAVES 1 TO 3 FEET. WINDS AND WAVES HIGHER IN AND NEAR
THUNDER

STORMS.

North French Road: Closed Near Crosspoint

Authorities in area due to a water leak at the base of a phone pole.
Pole is now collasped / collasping.


Avoid Area. Expect Traffic Delays

Source: passerby

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URBAN AND SMALL STREAM FLOOD ADVISORY

FLOOD ADVISORY
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BUFFALO NY

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BUFFALO HAS ISSUED AN

* URBAN AND SMALL STREAM FLOOD ADVISORY FOR MINOR FLOODING OF POOR
  DRAINAGE AREAS IN...
  ERIE COUNTY IN WESTERN NEW YORK...
  THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF...WEST SENECA...CHEEKTOWAGA...BUFFALO...

* UNTIL 530 PM EDT

* AT 229 PM EDT AROUND AN INCH OF RAIN HAS FALLEN ACROSS PORTIONS
  OF METRO BUFFALO INCLUDING DOWNTOWN BUFFALO AND THE WEST SENECA AREA.
  THIS HAS RESULTED IN PONDING OF WATER ON SOME AREA ROADWAYS. ADDITIONAL
  RAINFALL IS EXPECTED OVER THE NEXT HOUR WHICH MAY RESULT IN
  LOCALIZED FLOODING OF URBAN AREAS.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

ADDITIONAL RAINFALL AMOUNTS UP TO A THIRD OF INCH ARE POSSIBLE IN
THE WARNED AREA.

DO NOT DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE INTO AREAS WHERE THE WATER COVERS THE
ROADWAY. THE WATER DEPTH MAY BE TOO GREAT TO ALLOW YOUR CAR TO CROSS
SAFELY. MOVE TO HIGHER GROUND.

Accident: NFB @ 290 Underpass

Niagara Falls Blvb under 290 overpass;
two cars involved. Police are on scene

Flash Flood Watch: Buffalo, NY and Surrounding until 10 AM

A FLASH FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10:00AM EDT THURSDAY, JUNE 24

End of Message

Severe Thunderstorm Watch - Buffalo, NY Surrounding Areas until 6AM EST

 Severe Thunderstorm Watch

 

THE NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER HAS ISSUED A
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH UNTIL 6:00AM ED

 

Urgent - Immediate Broadcast Requested

 

The Nws Storm Prediction Center Has Issued A Severe Thunderstorm Watch For Portions Of

• Western New York
• Parts Of Northwest Pennsylvania
• Lake Erie 

Hail To 1 Inch In Diameter...Thunderstorm Wind Gusts To 70 Mph...And Dangerous Lightning Are

Possible. The Severe Thunderstorm Watch Area Is Approximately Along And 50

 

Statute Miles North And South Of A Line From 25 Miles West Of

 

Jamestown New York To 25 Miles East Northeast Of Elmira New York.

 

Remember...A Severe Thunderstorm Watch Means Conditions Are

 

Favorable For Severe Thunderstorms In And Close To The Watch

 

Area. Persons In These Areas Should Be On The Lookout For

 

Threatening Weather Conditions And Listen For Later Statements

 

And Possible Warnings. Severe Thunderstorms Can And Occasionally

 

Do Produce Tornadoes.

Special Weather Statement

  Affected Communities:

• NIAGARA, ORLEANS
• NORTHERN, ERIE
• GENESEE, WYOMING
• CHAUTAUQUA
• CATTARAUGUS
• ALLEGANY
• SOUTHERN ERIE

National Weather Service has announced that there will be strong thunderstorms overnight as a warm and humid air mass is in place across Western New York. According to NWS, the unstable air mass will be a great incubator for widespread showers and thunderstorms during the course of the overnight. An approaching cold front will help to make many of the storms quite strong and poentially severe.

NWS issued a warning earlier tonight for Tornadoes in the Southern Tier, but there has been no indication if we are out of the woods completely in reference to the most severe weather.

We can expect; prolonged torrential downpours, frequent cloud to ground lightning, Wind gusts in excess of 40 MPH. The Western Southern Tier will, as uaual get the brundt of the storm activity.

Currently there is also a weather advisory in Cleveland, Ohio.

Sources:
NWS Buffalo, NY NWS Cleveland, Accuweather, Wunderground, Weather.com

NWS: Cleveland, Ohio: Thunderstorm Watch

NWS Cleveland announces a Thunderstorm Watch in area of Cleveland, Ohio

After a tornado warning, minor earthquake, now motorists and over the road truck drivers have to contend with poor weather conditions causing local authorities to issue severe thunderstorm watches for the Cleveland, Ohio / Erie, PA area which is a major trucking route into and out of the Western new York Area.

Tonight there will be a 70% chance of heavy thunderstorms. Tomorrow there will be a 50% chance of thunderstorms. Accounding to National Weather Service and Accuweather the majority of the weather system will be acting prior to 1pm local time. If you have early deliveries that doesn;t help you much and that freight has to keep moving regardless, but your afternoon drive back on the flip flop will be more comfortable with temps in the 70s - 80s.  The temps are not forecasted to break 80 until Sunday, when we are supposed to get another 40% chance of thunderstorms.

BULLETIN TORNADO WARNING Multiple Counties

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED


TORNADO WARNING

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BUFFALO NY

709 PM EDT WED JUN 23 2010

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BUFFALO HAS ISSUED

* TORNADO WARNING FOR...

NORTHWESTERN ALLEGANY COUNTY IN WESTERN NEW YORK...

NORTHEASTERN CATTARAUGUS COUNTY IN WESTERN NEW YORK...

SOUTHEASTERN ERIE COUNTY IN WESTERN NEW YORK...

SOUTHERN WYOMING COUNTY IN WESTERN NEW YORK...

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING: Multiple counties

Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2am. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rain. Low around 68. Southwest wind between 10 and 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BUFFALO HAS ISSUED A

* SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR...

NORTHWESTERN ALLEGANY COUNTY IN WESTERN NEW YORK

NORTHERN CATTARAUGUS COUNTY IN WESTERN NEW YORK

SOUTHERN ERIE COUNTY IN WESTERN NEW YORK

SOUTHERN WYOMING COUNTY IN WESTERN NEW YORK

* AT 641 PM EDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING QUARTER SIZE HAIL...AND

DAMAGING WINDS IN EXCESS OF 60 MPH. THIS STORM WAS LOCATED NEAR

GOWANDA...OR 20 MILES SOUTH OF HAMBURG...AND MOVING EAST AT 40 MPH.

* SOME LOCATIONS IN THE WARNING INCLUDE...

OTTO

ASHFORD HOLLOW

SPRINGVILLE

SARDINIA

ARCADE

HOUGHTON

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

IN ADDITION TO LARGE HAIL AND DAMAGING WINDS...VERY HEAVY RAIN AND

FREQUENT LIGHTNING IS OCCURRING WITH THIS STORM. MOVE INDOORS

IMMEDIATELY! LIGHTNING IS ONE OF NATURES NUMBER ONE KILLERS.

REMEMBER...IF YOU CAN HEAR THUNDER...YOU ARE CLOSE ENOUGH TO BE

STRUCK BY LIGHTNING.

Current News: In Song

Current News: In Song

Earthquake In Canada


Carole King


WRECKX-N-EFFECT - RUMPSHAKER


Kelis - Milkshake

Oil Disaster in Gulf:
Finger pointiong between BP and Government Leaders
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQ4axo9rmJY  "Wasn't Me"

Unemployment Still Climbing:
BTO "Takin Care of Business"

Traffic" New Road near Millersport Expressway: Amherst, NY

White Box Truck struck a deer near intersection.
Unknown if deer is deceased.
Motorists advised to use caution.

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 395 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM

The National Weather Service is reporting that conditions are correct for strong thunderstorms
with high winds and large hail. Boaters can expect 2 - 3 foot waves and winds at 20 knots.
Tomorrow moening the region will receive more rain showers and once again, it is predicted, that
storms will once again develop.
** Current Power Status **
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There are two outages in the Buffalo area; including the area of a previously reported small explosion near American Axle.

Alert: Canadian Earthquake 5.0 felt by some in WNY - No Damage

Canadian earthquake occured, felt by a few, but no damage locally:

"Between 1:41 and 1:42 p.m. today, the USGS reported a 5.5 Magnitude earthquake centered 33 miles north-northeast of Ottawa, on the Ontario/Quebec border in Canada. SEMO has received reports of the quake being felt from Buffalo to Burlington, VT to Maine to New York City and then as far south and west as West Virginia. There have been no reports of damage." says New York State Department of Desaster Preparedness.

The quake lasted for about 30 seconds, rattling downtown buildings and homes in Ottawa and Toronto, as well as government offices across the Ottawa River in Gatineau, Quebec.

The USGS says the largest earthquakes known in this part of Canada were a magnitude 6.1 shaker in 1935 about 150 miles northwest of today’s quake, and a magnitude 6.2 in 1732 about 100 miles east.


Update: acording to USGS the true force of the earthquake was only 5.0.not 5.5 as previously reported. Updated at 5:40 pm
Source: http://tinyurl.com/34ee4a3

For a map of exact location of epicenter:
http://tinyurl.com/29nbhwm

According to government measurements, this quake's waves could ahve been felt in New York City about 2 minutes after it started.

** [ What to Do if a major earthquake should happen ] **

A. How to Prepare for an Earthquake or followup earthquakes:
http://www.fema.gov/hazard/earthquake/eq_before.shtm

B> During an Earthquake
http://www.fema.gov/hazard/earthquake/eq_during.shtm

C. After an Earthquake
http://www.fema.gov/hazard/earthquake/eq_after.shtm

Continuing Coverage: http://www.680news.com/

In summary:
A. The earthquake was 200 miles away
B. The earthquake was a 5.0 not a 5.5
C. Very few people felt it locally and no injuries or damage related to the earthquake.

Small Explosion: Traffic Advisory Vulcan Street, Buffalo, NY

A small explosion, resulting in a man hole cover being lifted with accompanying smoke has closed part of Vulcan Street near the American Axle Plant. Engine 2 responded.


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Breakdown: Military at Sheridan

Automobile Breakdown: Military at Sheridan: Tonawanda, NY
In driving Lanes


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Traffic Advisory Buffalo, NY

Police Activity - Possible Car Accident
Baily @ Emerson Buffalo, NY


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Accident: Maple Road near Transit Road

Near Paving Crew, use caution.

Special Marine Weather Statement - WNY BUFFALO

MARINE WEATHER STATEMENT


NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BUFFALO N

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS OVER LAKE ONTARIO NEAR FAIR HAVEN...

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A

STRONG THUNDERSTORM...PRODUCING HEAVY RAIN WITH POSSIBLE WIND GUSTS

TO 30 KNOTS 4 NM NORTHEAST OF FAIR HAVEN...MOVING EAST AT 25

KNOTS.



MARINERS CAN EXPECT GUSTY WINDS UP TO 30 KNOTS...LOCALLY HIGHER

WAVES...AND LIGHTNING STRIKES. BOATERS SHOULD SEEK SAFE HARBOR

IMMEDIATELY UNTIL THIS STORM PASSES.

Wather Alert: Strong T-Storm with Hail Approaching Otto, NY

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BUFFALO NY
ALLEGANY NY-CATTARAUGUS NY-WYOMING NY-

...STRONG THUNDERSTORM MOVING INTO THE AREA..
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED

A STRONG THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING HAIL...AND STRONG

GUSTY WINDS. THIS STORM WAS LOCATED NEAR OTTO...AND MOVING EAST

AT 25 MPH.



THIS STORM HAS THE POTENTIAL TO BECOME SEVERE AND PRODUCE LARGE HAIL

AND/OR DAMAGING WINDS.

ROAD MAINTENANCE I-90 - NYS THRUWAY,

I-90 - NYS THRUWAY, Milepost 426.8
road maintenance operations, right lane closed, center lane closed I-90 - NYS Thruway westbound between exit 53 and exit 54

Estimated End Time: 6/18/2010 5:00 PM

Updated 6/17/2010 9:35 PM

ACCIDENT I-90 - NYS THRUWAY, Milepost 246.9

ACCIDENT


I-90 - NYS THRUWAY, Milepost 246.9

accident I-90 - NYS Thruway eastbound between exit 33 and exit 32

Estimated End Time: 6/18/2010 2:19 PM



Updated 6/18/2010 1:19 PM

Traffic Advisory: Delaware Avenue Town of Tonawanda, NY

Fire Department activity in vicinity of :
3197 Delaware Avenue, Tonawanda, NY
Cross Streets: Columbia and E. Girard

After Storm Update

Outage Update

The following National Grid Customers may be experiencing electrical outages as of the timestamp of this posting. If you happen to need to report an outage please feel free to contact national Grid via the Outage Central Link to the left of this message.

NEW: just in as this report is being written: Fredonia, NY Elm Street near Eagle, 73 Customers out.

Niagara County:Route
Newfane, NY     626 Customers between Wilson, NY and East Wilson, NY
Specifically - Wilson Burt Road - to the North to Willow Road to the South
Braley Road at Randal to Coomer Road

Barker, NY
A few people lost power near Townline and Heartland Road.

Stella Niagara
A few people woke up to no lights.

Route 31 at 190 area: Be advised that there is a power outage in area, the related signals may be out.

Moving south through Buffalo, NY

For two hours now the neighborhoods in the William and Bailey area have been without power.
No repair forecast time has been officially released.

Sherman, NY - Less then 5

Overnight, Niagara County lost the most power, with more then 600 customers waking up to no service.
In most cases the status of recovery is undetermined, or being assessed.

Previsión Metereológica en Español Buffalo, NY

Perspectiva de Tiempo Peligroso



Hoy: Lluvias y posiblemente una tormenta eléctrica. Máxima alrededor de 62. Viento del norte de 8 a 15 mph. La probabilidad de precipitación 90%. Nuevas cantidades de lluvia entre un cuarto y media pulgada posible.



Esta Noche: Poca probabilidad de lluvias antes de 2am. Nublado, y se pondrá medio nublado gradualmente, la mínima alrededor de 53. Viento del noroeste de 6 a 9 mph. La probabilidad de precipitación 20%.



Lunes: Soleado, la máxima alrededor de 69. Viento del noroeste de 7 a 16 mph.



Lun. por la Noche: Mayormente despejado, la mínima alrededor de 49. Viento del noroeste de 5 a 15 mph.



Martes: Soleado, la máxima alrededor de 71. Viento del oeste de 5 a 13 mph.



Mar. por la Noche: Una probabilidad de lluvias después de medianoche. Medio nublado, la mínima alrededor de 54. La probabilidad de precipitación 30%.



Miércoles: Una probabilidad de lluvias. Mayormente nublado, la máxima alrededor de 73. La probabilidad de precipitación 30%.



Mié. por la Noche: Una probabilidad de lluvias. Mayormente nublado, la mínima alrededor de 60. La probabilidad de precipitación 30%.



Jueves: Una probabilidad de lluvias. Mayormente nublado, la máxima alrededor de 76. La probabilidad de precipitación 30%.



Jue. por la Noche: Medio nublado, la mínima alrededor de 60.



Viernes: Parcialmente soleado, la máxima alrededor de 80.



Vie. por la Noche: Una probabilidad de lluvias y tormentas eléctricas. Mayormente nublado, la mínima alrededor de 68. La probabilidad de precipitación 30%.



Sábado: Una probabilidad de lluvias y tormentas eléctricas. Mayormente nublado, la máxima alrededor de 87. La probabilidad de precipitación 30%.

Flash Flood Statement : Erie PA until 8 AM EST

(NWS - Erie PA)


Summary:
National Weather Service has announced a Flash flood Warning for the area of Erie, PA in Northwest Pennsylvania until 8:00 AM

From the Weather Service:

AT 402 AM EDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED

THUNDERSTORMS WITH HEAVY RAINFALL WAS WEAKENING. DOPPLER RADAR

ESTIMATED A COUPLE INCHES OF RAIN HAS FALLEN AT SOME LOCATIONS. MORE

SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS WILL MOVE BACK INTO THE AREA AFTER

DAYBREAK.

MORE THUNDERSTORMS WILL PRODUCE VERY HEAVY RAINFALL IN THE WARNED

AREA. RUNOFF FROM THIS EXCESSIVE RAINFALL WILL CAUSE FLASH FLOODING

TO OCCUR. SOME LOCATIONS THAT WILL EXPERIENCE FLOODING

INCLUDE...ERIE...ALBION...CORRY...EDINBORO...GIRARD...NORTH

EAST...UNION CITY AND WATERFORD.


 
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After Storm Power Briefing

Overnight Power Outages

National Grid customers in the following areas may be experiencing power issues.

Erie County:
Buffalo, NY:   NYS Thruway / Clinton / William Street / Bailey Avenue Area   230 Customers
Buffalo, NY:   Clinton Street near Fillmore Ave  5 Customers

CHAUTAUQUA (NY): Tornado Warning
Outage Location: Finley Lake area, South of Rt, 86 (Southern Tier Expressway)

(NYS Buffalo)
EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED

A Tornado Watch is in effect for all of Western New York.
A Tornado Warning is in effect for the following:

That National Weather Service in Buffalo and the National Tornado Prediction Center have issued a Tornado Warning for Western Cattaragus County in Western New York. This includes the City of Salamanca, Southeastern Chautauqua County in Western new York. This includes the City of Jamestown

National Weather Service Doppler Weather Radar indicated a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado 3 miles west of Lakewood, NY or 7 miles west of Jamestown, moving Northeast at 50 MPH . Other locations in the warning include but are not limited to; Frewsburg, Falcomer and Allegany Park.

 PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... THE SAFEST PLACE TO BE DURING A TORNADO IS IN A BASEMENT. GET UNDER A WORKBENCH OR OTHER PIECE OF STURDY FURNITURE. IF NO BASEMENT IS AVAILABLE...SEEK SHELTER ON THE LOWEST FLOOR OF THE BUILDING IN AN INTERIOR HALLWAY OR ROOM SUCH AS A CLOSET. USE BLANKETS OR PILLOWS TO COVER YOUR BODY AND ALWAYS STAY AWAY FROM WINDOWS. IF IN MOBILE HOMES OR VEHICLES...EVACUATE THEM AND GET INSIDE A SUBSTANTIAL SHELTER. IF NO SHELTER IS AVAILABLE...LIE FLAT IN THE NEAREST DITCH OR OTHER LOW SPOT AND COVER YOUR HEAD WITH YOUR HANDS.

Sources: Accuweather, National Storm Prediction Center, National Weather Service

Tornado Watch Update Cattaraugus and Chautauqua Counties

Headline: TORNADO WATCH OUTLINE UPDATE FOR WT 270

Activation Time: 06/06/10 2:00 AM

Expiration Time: 06/06/10 9:00 AM

(NWS Buffalo)

Affected Jurisdictions: Cattaraugus, Chautauqua Counties

Description: TORNADO WATCH OUTLINE UPDATE FOR WT 270 NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK 205 AM EDT SUN JUN 6 2010 TORNADO WATCH 270 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 900 AM EDT FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS NYC009-013-061300- /Y . NEW YORK COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE CATTARAUGUS and CHAUTAUQUA 

NYS Weather Statement Update

(NWS Buffalo) 

Affected Jurisdictions:  Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans

Affected Cities:

NIAGARA FALLS...MEDINA...BUFFALO... BATAVIA...WARSAW...JAMESTOWN...OLEAN...ORCHARD PARK...SPRINGVILLE 904 PM EDT WED JUN 2 2010.

Summary of Notice:

National Weather Service has updated their previous Special Weather Statement to inform the public that a line of thunderstorms extended from Medina, NY to Jamestown, NY it is moving approximately 35 MPH and will reach Darien Lake and Batavia NY at approximately 9:15 - 9:30. It will reach Salamanca at approximately 9:30 PM and Olean, NY by 10 PM. 

Activities: 

Strong Winds, Heavy Downpours including up to 1/2 inch in an hour some lightning and heavy winds, 

Buffalo Metro:

Activity has ended in association with this weather event.

Tonawanda, NY: (Unofficial Direct Oberservation: Light Rain.)

The National Weather Service in Buffalo, NY has issued a special weather statement and effects the following areas:
- NIAGARA-ORLEANS-NORTHERN ERIE-GENESEE-WYOMING-CHAUTAUQUA- CATTARAUGUS-SOUTHERN ERIE- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...NIAGARA FALLS...MEDINA...BUFFALO... BATAVIA...WARSAW...JAMESTOWN...OLEAN...ORCHARD PARK...SPRINGVILLE 


A line of thunderstorms are to cross the region early this evening. This line of thunderstorms will be reaching Darien Lake approximately 945 pm. This weather includes heavy rain, lightning, heavy rain.


Current Weather:
Batavia, NY 73 
Buffalo, NY 68 and Cloudy
Niagara Falls, NY 68 and Cloudy
Tonawanda, NY 68 Light Rain


Sources: Accuweather, The Weather Channel, National Weather Service, used with permission or license.