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Dangerous Heat in the West; Coastal Flooding & High Rip Current Risk through the Weekend on the East Coast; Flash Flooding Concerns in the Southeast and Southwest

A dangerous, record heat wave continues across portions of the West through Tuesday. High rip current risk and dangerous surf continue through the weekend. There are flash flooding concerns through the weekend for portions of the Southeast and Southwest. Read More >

Western New York Weather History

 

MARCH 12

 

 

1968 

March 12th-13th...as much as 12 inches of snow fell in parts of western New York. Thunder and lightning were observed in the late afternoon of the 12th. Area schools closed on the 13th for the first time this winter. Wet snow, iced highways and strong winds caused considerable drifting. 

1985

Deep low pressure that moved from Michigan across Ontario brought high winds to western and central New York. At the Buffalo Airport, winds averaged just under 25 mph for the day, with a peak gust of 59 mph at 7:57am. Observers with gust recorders reported peak gusts to 66 mph in Buffalo and West Seneca. Power failures were reported in parts of Lancaster, Buffalo, and Amherst. Numerous trees were downed, some causing damages to nearby buildings and autos.