Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph.Drivers are advised to slow down and plan on slippery road conditions, according to the NWS. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Today's National Outlook. Get the current weather alerts. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments.Be sure to check on elderly family members, neighbors and others who may need assistance during an outage.With high temperatures, be sure you understand the possible dangers. To protect oneself from heat-related stress and prevent heat-related problems, the Centers for Disease Control recommends the following tips:City police are on scene at both places.When pollution levels are elevated, the New York State Department of Health recommends that individuals consider limiting strenuous outdoor physical activity to reduce the risk of adverse health effects.After a heavy downpour this afternoon, the area under the train bridge on Cedar Street flooded for a short time.The air quality index -- or AQI -- was created as an easy way to correlate levels of different pollutants to one scale. Latest Weather News. "In case you didn't have enough to deal with right now, winter isn't done with you yet.Breezy, mild and very dry conditions, especially in areas that have lost the snowpack, will result in an elevated wildfire potential across portions of Western New York toward the Finger Lakes region.HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.The National Weather Service is warning residents to expect a hot and humid day today with high temperatures reaching the upper 80s to low 90s.Some locations that will experience flooding include -- Batavia, Stafford and East Bethany. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur.Keep working flashlights and an extra supply of batteries in your home and be sure to charge all electronic devices before the storm.Jason Smith shared this photo from his backyard in Batavia, where a cardinal yesterday munched on a suet cake despite the snowy and frigid conditions. New York Region. Example: A trip which could wait until the advisory is lifted should not be made; a trip to the store for non-essential items; a trip to rent a movie, etc. Any storms that form will be very slow moving and will feature torrential downpours. The Genesee County Sheriff's Office does not determine the necessity for any individual to report to work. "People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. Poor roads could affect the morning commute.The advisory will be in effect 7 p.m. tonight to 10 a.m. Thursday in Wyoming and Livingston counties, according to the National Weather Service in Buffalo.
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