Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Buffalo, NY
Issued by NWS Buffalo, NY
241 WWUS81 KBUF 152026 SPSBUF Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Buffalo NY 426 PM EDT Wed May 15 2024 NYZ019-020-152300- Chautauqua-Cattaraugus- Including the cities of Jamestown and Olean 426 PM EDT Wed May 15 2024 ... Heavy Thunderstorms into the Evening ... Slow moving thunderstorms this late afternoon are producing localized heavy rainfall across the western Southern Tier. These storms, moving northeast to southwest, can produce an inch to inch and a half of rainfall in an hour timeframe. Poor drainage flooding and ponding of water in low lying areas are likely from these storms. These storms will continue into the early evening, with just an isolated shower remaining through the mid and late evening hours. $$