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Rochester Weather: Flood concerns rise with more rain, wind in forecast
Sunny skies teased flood-weary residents living on the Lake Ontario lakeshore Thursday, but the forecast for today offers a dire warning: More heavy rain and wind. A lakeshore flood warning for Monroe County is under effect until 2 a.m. Saturday. Lake water levels continue to rise threatening homes and business along the lake in places like Greece, Parma, Webster and Sodus. Forecasters predict up three-quarters to one inches of rain in the area today, soaking the already hard-hit area.
Rochester Storm Aftermath: Here's what you need to know
Winter Storm Stella blasted up the East Coast this week, providing much of our area with its biggest snowfall of the winter. Here is what you need to know: The late-season snowstorm continued to dump snow, in the area into Wednesday evening. Winter storm warnings remained in effect for heavy snowfall accumulations for the entire region. The National Weather Service reported a total of 26.7 inches had fallen at the Greater Rochester International Airport since the storm began.
Winter Storm Updates: Cuomo issues NY State of Emergency
Share This Story!Let friends in your social network know what you are reading aboutWinter Storm Updates: Cuomo issues NY State of EmergencyThe storm is expected to bring heavy and blowing snow over the next two days.Sent!A link has been sent to your friend's email address.Posted!A link has been posted to your Facebook feed.
2 taken to hospital from early morning fire
Two unidentified individuals were taken to Strong Memorial Hospital after a fire near Mt. Hope Avenue and Edgemont Road, according to American Medical Response of Rochester.News brief (Photo: Provided)Firefighters and rescue crews responded to the fire about 8 a.m. Saturday.Check back for updates on this story.
8-15 inches of heavy snow possible; winter storm watch in effect starting Monday night
Share This Story!Let friends in your social network know what you are reading about8-15 inches of heavy snow possible; winter storm watch in effect starting Monday nightA winter storm that could bring heavy snowfall to the area beginning Monday could blanket parts of the area with about a foot of snow by Monday, according to the National Weather Service in Buffalo.Sent!A link has been sent to your friend's email address.Posted!A link has been posted to your Facebook feed.
Monroe, Wayne may see almost a foot snow with winter storm watch issued
A winter storm that's expected to bring sleet, freezing rain and snowfall to the area beginning early Sunday evening could blanket parts of the area with about a foot of snow by Monday. The National Weather Service in Buffalo issued a winter storm watch that will be in effect from Sunday evening through Monday afternoon for Monroe, Wayne and northern Cayuga counties. .A winter weather advisory for sleet and freezing rain remains in effect from 11 p.m. Saturday through Sunday afternoon.
Ontario man killed in crash
Stock photo.(Photo: Getty Images/iStockphoto)An Ontario man is dead following a one-vehicle crash in the Wayne County town late Monday night.New York State Police say Russell Drapper, 26, of Ontario, was traveling north on Fisher Road when he crossed the center lane and drove off the road into several trees.Drapper was pronounced dead at the scene.A motorist observed the crash about 10:30 p.m. and called authorities.Troopers said it is not clear what led up to the crash.The investigation is...
Man robbed in Brew Haus parking lot
Share This Story!Let friends in your social network know what you are reading aboutMan robbed in Brew Haus parking lotTwo gunmen took cash and a vehicle outside the Rochester bar; the vehicle was found later.Sent!A link has been sent to your friend's email address.Posted!A link has been posted to your Facebook feed.
Earthquake recorded today in Attica
79 Share This Story!Let friends in your social network know what you are reading aboutEarthquake recorded today in AtticaThe quake, whose magnitude was 1.7, happened just southeast of the town in Wyoming County.Sent!A link has been sent to your friend's email address.Posted!A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. Earthquake recorded today in AtticaA relatively small earthquake occurred in Attica early Friday morning.
Bumble Bee recalls thousands of cans of tuna
Bumble Bee Foods is recalling thousands of cans of Chunk Light tuna due to possible contamination, which could lead to life-threatening illness if consumed. The recall was initiated after process deviations occurred in a co-pack facility not owned or operated by Bumble Bee, the company said. These deviations were part of the commercial sterilization process and could result in contamination by spoilage organisms or pathogens.
Wind advisory issued for WNY
Fighting against the wind(Photo: Getty Images)The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for all of western New York for Thursday.The advisory will be effect from noon to 7 p.m. and includes Monroe, Genesee, Wyoming, Livingston, Orleans, Wayne and Ontario counties.Winds are expected to range from 20 to 30 miles per hour with gusts up to 50 miles per hour.Weather report: The complete forecastStrong winds could cause minor property damage and isolated power outages.
Troopers: Driver had 48 suspensions
Share This Story!Let friends in your social network know what you are reading aboutTroopers: Driver had 48 suspensionsA city man alleged to have more than 48 license suspensions was arrested in Rochester Tuesday.Sent!A link has been sent to your friend's email address.Posted!A link has been posted to your Facebook feed.
Wind advisory issued for Saturday
The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a wind advisory for Monroe, Genesee, Orleans and Wyoming counties. The advisory is in effect from 11 a.m. Saturday through 1 a.m. Sunday. Winds will be out of the southwest at 20-30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Gusty winds may cause property damage and could result in isolated power outages. Drivers should use extra caution. Temperatures today are expected to be in the low 40s with intervals of clouds and sun.
Winter weather advisory issued for all of WNY
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for all of Western New York. The advisory goes into effect at 7 p.m. Tuesday and lasts until 11 a.m. Wednesday. Snow, sleet and freezing rain is expected to be light, but could cause issues on untreated roadways. After a cold front finally pushes through on Thursday afternoon, precipitation will turn to snow.
Hornsby, Allman among headliners Jazz fest headliners
Bruce Hornsby and Gregg Allman are the final two headliners announced for the Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre shows at the 2016 Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival. Hornsby, a Grammy winning singer, bandleader and songwriter, will play with his longtime band the Noisemakers on Wednesday, June 29. Allman, a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and founding member of the Allman Brothers Band, is scheduled to perform on Friday, July 1.
Man dead, woman injured in Steuben County crash
A man was killed and his female passenger injured in a one-vehicle crash Friday in Steuben County. The crash happened about 10:15 p.m. after the driver, Steven Risley, 43, lost control of the vehicle on Bald Hill Road in the town of Cameron, according to the Steuben County Sheriff's Office. The vehicle slid over an earthen embankment near a culvert and struck a tree, then spun onto a logging road. Steven Risley of Rathbone was thrown from the vehicle and died a short time later, deputies said.
Freezing rain advisory issued for Friday
A freezing rain advisory has been issued for all of WNY Friday morning. The advisory goes in effect for Monroe, Wayne, Livingston and Ontario counties beginning at 9 a.m. and expires at 3 p.m. For Orleans, Genesee and Wyoming counties, the advisory is in effect from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. today. The National Weather Service says some areas could see ice accumulations of a few hundredths of an inch.
Police: Slick roads causing numerous crashes
T. Sudore 11:37 a.m. EST February 19, 2016Buy PhotoRollover crash on I-490 East, near Route 31F.(Photo: Max Schulte Staff Photographer)Buy PhotoThe freezing rain in our area may have just started but the Monroe County Sheriff's Office is reporting numerous crashes already in the northwest part of the county due to slick roads caused by the wintry weather.Reports indicate the majority of the crashes only involve damage to vehicles, at this point.Check back for updates.
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