Risks of Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall; Fire Weather Concerns and Record Warmth

Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding risks increase across the center of the nation today. Meanwhile, ongoing thunderstorms and flash flooding will linger along the Gulf Coast states through the evening. The Great Basin and Intermountain West, warm temperatures and dry fuels with dry lightning may enhance fire weather potential. In addition, across interior Alaska, Red Flag Warning are posted. 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.

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