Monroe Severe Watches & Warnings NOAA Weather Radio

... Beach hazards statement in effect from 2 PM EDT this afternoon
through this evening... 
... Lakeshore Flood Watch in effect from this afternoon through
late tonight... 

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Lakeshore
Flood Watch... which is in effect from this afternoon through late
tonight. A beach hazards statement has also been issued. This
beach hazards statement is in effect from 2 PM EDT this afternoon
through this evening.

* Locations... Niagara, Orleans, and Monroe counties.

* Lake Shore flooding... the combination of High Lake levels and
  wave action may worsen flooding in low lying areas along the 
  Lake Ontario shoreline.

* Timing... the beach hazards statement is in effect from early 
  this afternoon through late this evening. The Lakeshore Flood 
  Watch is in effect from late this afternoon through late 
  tonight.

* Impacts... flooding and erosion may worsen in low lying areas
  along the immediate Lakeshore.

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.

A beach hazards statement is issued when there is a high swim
risk. This means life threatening waves and currents are
expected. Stay out of the water and stay away from dangerous
areas like piers and breakwalls.



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