Watches, Warnings & Advisories



3 products issued by NWS for: Watertown NY

Flood Watch

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
345 AM EDT Sat Mar 15 2025

.Heavy rain may fall on a deep primed snowpack leading to the melt
increasing. Flows in rivers may increase quickly and reach critical
levels.

NYZ006>008-152000-
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Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville
345 AM EDT Sat Mar 15 2025

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be
  possible.

* WHERE...A portion of central New York, including the following
  counties, Jefferson, Lewis and Oswego. FLooding is most likely
  along streams and rivers which drain the Tug Hill Plateau and
  western foothills of the Adirondacks.

* WHEN...From Sunday morning through Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
  creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. If
  flooding develops, the first impacts would be along smaller
  streams and in low lying areas Sunday and Sunday night, with
  larger rivers possibly rising to flood stage Monday. There is also
  a low chance of flooding from ice jams in areas where significant
  ice remains.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - Periods of rain may produce 1.0 to 1.5 inches of rain Sunday
    through Sunday night, with the greatest rainfall amounts
    likely overlapping areas with significant snowpack across the
    Tug Hill Plateau and western foothills of the Adirondacks.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

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Hitchcock




Hazardous Weather Outlook

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
345 AM EDT Sat Mar 15 2025

NYZ007-008-160930-
Jefferson-Lewis-
345 AM EDT Sat Mar 15 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 PM EDT SUNDAY...
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central New York.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Wind Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Wind Advisory.
   Flood Watch.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

This product, along with other watches, warnings, advisories, and
statements issued by the National Weather Service office in Buffalo
can be found on the internet at http://www.weather.gov/buf

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Wind Advisory

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
342 AM EDT Sat Mar 15 2025

NYZ007-008-152000-
/O.NEW.KBUF.WI.Y.0006.250316T0600Z-250317T0000Z/
Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Watertown and Lowville
342 AM EDT Sat Mar 15 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 PM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Jefferson and Lewis Counties. Strongest wind gusts will
  likely be on the northern slopes of the Tug Hill Plateau.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 PM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few isolated power outages may
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

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Hitchcock