Headline

Flood Warning issued April 21 at 6:03PM EDT until April 21 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY

Description

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of western New York, including the following
counties, Erie and Niagara. Flooding may impact Interstate 190 and
other low water crossings.

* WHEN...Until 900 PM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Low-water
crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 601 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the warned area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Buffalo, Cheektowaga, North Tonawanda, Lockport, Kenmore,
Amherst, Tonawanda, Grand Island, Pendleton, Pendleton
Center, East Amherst and Rapids.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Instructions

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

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