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• New East Side complex offers housing for homeless vets

  17-10-2016 23:45 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — An East Side development project is the new home for sixteen veterans and their families.
  “It will be a major benefit to veterans in our community,” said Mayor Byron Brown.
  More than 20,000 Western New York men and women have taken vows to serve and defend the United States.
  “They’re returning home to our great nation,” said Sen. Tim Kennedy. “The city of Buffalo serves as a beacon of hope.”
  Hope in the form of a home. T
  
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• Juan Rodriguez well enough to leave hospital, but has nowhere to go

  17-10-2016 23:27 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) —  Every step toward recovery has been nothing shy of a miracle for Juan Rodriguez’s family.
  “He doesn’t give up and he tells me all the time I’m doing great I’m making progress. I’m really working hard because I want to come home,” said Sonia Pagan, Juan’s mother.
  Back in June, a bullet struck then 11-year-old Rodriguez in the head in a gang related shooting. He was an innocent bystander.
  After months of rehab and s
  
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• Toddler killed in Jamestown fire identified

  17-10-2016 23:19 via wivb.com
  
  JAMESTOWN, N.Y. (WIVB)- Neighbors in Jamestown are traumatized following a fatal apartment fire on Prendergast Avenue.
  The blazed killed 22-month-old Dieandre Hubbard. Fire investigators believe the toddler was trapped in an upstairs bedroom when the fire broke out Saturday morning.
  “A lieutenant went up the stairs, found heavy fire at the door immediately across from the hallway. They extinguished or knocked down the fire, they entered the bedroom and found a victim,” said Deputy Fi
  
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• Eight suspected prostitutes caught up in a hotel sting

  17-10-2016 22:44 via wivb.com
  
  CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB) –  Cheektowaga police say they rounded up eight women during a prostitution sting at a local hotel last Thursday.
  Three of the women claimed to be sisters.
  All those arrested were from Buffalo and Tonawanda and ranged in age from 20 to 38 years old.
  Two additional people were arrested for suspicion of transporting prostitutes, impersonation, outstanding warrants and drug possession.
  The women arrested agreed to perform various sexual acts with an undercov
  
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• Body discovered near the Peace Bridge

  17-10-2016 21:06 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, NY  (WIVB) — Police are investigating after a body was found near the Black Rock Channel Monday afternoon.
  The body has been identified as a deceased male. Rescue crews recovered the body just after 2 p.m.
  An autopsy will be scheduled to determine a cause of death.
   
  
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• Body discovered in the Niagara River near Peace Bridge

  17-10-2016 21:06 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, NY  (WIVB)  The Coast Guard and Buffalo Police are combing the Niagara River near the Peace Bridge after they received a report of a body in the water.
  First responders say it is on river side of the break wall.
  WIVB has a crew on the scene and we will bring you the latest information as it becomes available.
  
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• SPCA Pet of the week – T-Bone the pug

  17-10-2016 19:13 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, NY (WIVB)  Monday’s SPCA Animal of the week is T-Bone the pug.
  T-Bone is a delightful companion – an 8-year old pug – who loves taking walks and going for car rides.
  T-Bone has a lot of energy and is a great pet.
  If you are interested in T-Bone or any other animal the Erie County SPCA has to offer call 875-7360
  
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• Panasonic inks deal with SolarCity for Buffalo plant

  17-10-2016 17:54 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)   Panasonic is partnering with Tesla in a deal that would have the tech giant work on solar cells and modules for SolarCity.
  Tesla announced that a letter of intent has been inked signaling production to begin in Summer 2017.  This will allow Panasonic to produce solar battery, photovoltaic cells, at the Buffalo plant.
  The solar panels to be made in Buffalo will work with these energy storage products in residential and commercial properties.
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• Arrest made in Phyllis Avenue shooting

  17-10-2016 17:31 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, NY (WIVB) — Buffalo Police have made an arrest in a shooting in the Kensington area that left a man critically injured.
  Police have charged a 19-year old Buffalo man in the Sunday morning shooting on Phyllis Avenue near Eggert Road.
  Andre Vernon is charged with assault.
  Police have not named the 29-year old victim, who is being treated at the Erie County Medical Center.
  
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• Barry Moss case may not go to trial

  17-10-2016 17:18 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – This story is developing.  The case against a woman accused in a deadly hit and run may not go to trial.
  Gabriele Ballowe is charged with manslaughter.
  Prosecutors say she was in an SUV that hit Barry Moss in Evans in December 2013. She’s also charged with leaving the scene of an accident.
  Ballowe was indicted in June for the crash. She was not indicted in 2014 but the DA’s office reported new evidence in the case, including conflicting statemen
  
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• Teachers, board to vote on labor deal Monday

  17-10-2016 11:29 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Unionized Buffalo teachers could be working under terms of a contract soon, for the first time in 12 years.
  Sunday night, the Buffalo Teachers Federation and city school district reached a tentative agreement on a labor deal.
  School superintendent, Kriner Cash, took part in negotiations, which the union credits with helping to reach an agreement.
  Terms have not been revealed, but we expect to learn those when the board of education meets late Monday afternoon to vote
  
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• Winter Weather Advisory parts of WNY

  17-10-2016 11:22 via wivb.com
  
  …WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY in effect from 6 PM this evening to 10 AM EST THURSDAY for Cattaraugus, Allegany, Wyoming, Genesee and Orleans counties…
  The weather looks pretty decent Wednesday for getting in those last minute holiday errands.  Clouds thicken in advance of some mixed precipitation that will approach very late in the day toward dinnertime, first working into Chautauqua County, and then overspreading the remainder of the region during the evening.  Temperatures w
  
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• Winter weather advisory issued for 5 WNY counties

  17-10-2016 11:22 via wivb.com
  
  The weather looks pretty decent Wednesday for getting in those last-minute holiday errands. Some limited morning sun gives way to thickening afternoon clouds. Precipitation will approach very late in the day toward dinnertime, first working into Chautauqua County, and then overspreading the remainder of the region during the evening. Temperatures will be marginally cold so there will probably be a wintry mix at the onset. The wintry mix will switch over to just rain showers overnight, however so
  
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• Winter Weather Advisory for parts of WNY tonight

  17-10-2016 11:22 via wivb.com
  
  …WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY in effect from 6 PM this evening to 10 AM EST THURSDAY for Cattaraugus, Allegany, Wyoming, Genesee and Orleans counties for the potential of freezing rain mixed with sleet and snow at times…
  An approaching disturbance will bring showers this evening across WNY, first working into Chautauqua County, and then overspreading the remainder of the region during the evening. While the majority of the area is expected to see rain, temperatures will be marginally co
  
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• Wind diminishes, dry for the remainder of this Tuesday

  17-10-2016 11:22 via wivb.com
  
  It may be the end of November, but it will not feel like it.  Temperatures will edge up into the upper 50s, perhaps 60, across parts of the Niagara Frontier with lower 50s across the interior of the Southern Tier and Northern Tier of Pennsylvania.  Along with the warmth, expect a bit of limited sun in some spots and a diminishing wind.
  After a pretty quiet night, another disturbance will trigger a few morning showers which will become more frequent by Wednesday midday and afternoon. Th
  
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• Wind diminishes, breaks of sun this Tuesday

  17-10-2016 11:22 via wivb.com
  
  A gusty offshore wind will continually diminish through the morning into this afternoon. Rain tapers early in the day, then we’ll see some clouds with perhaps some breaks. It will be unseasonably warm for this time of year.  Temperatures will edge up into the upper 50s, perhaps 60, across parts of the Niagara Frontier with lower 50s across the interior of the Southern Tier and Northern Tier of Pennsylvania. After a pretty quiet night, another disturbance will trigger a
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• WIND ADVISORY parts of the region tonight

  17-10-2016 11:22 via wivb.com
  
  …WIND ADVISORY for Southern Erie and Chautauqua counties from 1:00 until 7:00 am Tuesday for areas mainly along the lakeshore for possible southerly wind gusts of 45-50 mph…
  It’s the calm before the storm with some sunshine for the morning giving way to increasing afternoon clouds. It should be dry through the evening commute.  Temperatures, even a bit warmer than yesterday.  A swiftly moving weather front will trigger some rain showers by later this evening with th
  
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• WIND ADVISORY parts of the region later today

  17-10-2016 11:22 via wivb.com
  
  …WIND ADVISORY for Niagara and northern Erie counties from 1:00 pm Tuesday through 1:00 am Wednesday…
  Strong southwest wind gusts of 45-50 mph develop across parts of the Niagara Frontier by later today into this evening. Even though the temperatures will not be as cold, the increasing wind will still result in a noticeable wind chill. Early clouds across the Niagara Frontier will give way to a partly cloudy sky at first then sunnier conditions working through the afternoon.
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• WIND ADVISORY for parts of the region tonight

  17-10-2016 11:22 via wivb.com
  
  …WIND ADVISORY for Southern Erie and Chautauqua counties from 1:00 AM until 7:00 AM Tuesday for areas mainly along the lakeshore for southerly wind gusts up to 50 mph…
  It will stay dry and warm through the evening commute tonight. Clouds will begin to increase along with wind speeds later on in the night ahead of a warm front that will move through the region. That front will trigger some light rain showers first with the bulk of the rain arriving afte
  
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• Wind Advisory for parts of the area Thursday

  17-10-2016 11:22 via wivb.com
  
  …WIND ADVISORY for Niagara, Erie, Genesee and Orleans counties from 2:00 pm Thursday until 1:00 am Friday for possible southwest wind gusts of 45-50 mph…
  The wind will be the biggest factor today.  A relatively light southwest wind to start the day will steadily increase during the midday and afternoon with some wind gusts reaching 45-50 mph across the Niagara Frontier by later in the afternoon and into the early evening.  Travel will be slowed on elevated roadways later
  
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• Wind Advisory continues tonight; Turning cooler Veteran’s Day

  17-10-2016 11:22 via wivb.com
  
  …WIND ADVISORY for Niagara, Erie, Genesee, Wyoming, and Orleans counties until 1:00 am Friday for possible southwest wind gusts of 45-50 mph…
  The wind continues to be the biggest factor in our weather this evening. A strong southwest wind has been gusting to 45-50 mph across the Niagara Frontier, which will continue into the early evening. Travel can be slowed on elevated roadways. Changes will come late tonight with the arrival of another cold front. Clouds will begin to incr
  
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• Widespread snow returns Sunday, 3-5″ Likely

  17-10-2016 11:22 via wivb.com
  
  …WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY will be in effect for all of Western New York from 1pm Sunday until 7am Monday…
  Get ready for more winter weather, even around the metro for the end of the weekend. Lake effect continues to end early Sunday morning before a more widespread disturbance arrives by Sunday afternoon. This will bring mainly light-to-moderate snow to much of the area by Sunday midday/afternoon, including some minor accumulation during the Bills game. A general 3-5 inche
  
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• Widespread snow continues tonight, More cold and snow this week

  17-10-2016 11:22 via wivb.com
  
  …WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY will be in effect for all of Western New York until 7am Monday…
  Widespread snow continues this evening across WNY. Most of this activity has been light, but intensity is expected to increase tonight. A general 3-5 inches will be possible across much of WNY by early Monday, with some lesser amounts likely towards the Genesee Valley. As some milder air works in overnight, showers will mix with and change over to rain at times Monday, especially for
  
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• Widespread new snow coatings to kick off the weekend with rain on tap as well

  17-10-2016 11:22 via wivb.com
  
  …WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY for Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Allegany counties until 1:00 PM Saturday and for McKean and Potter Counties until 4PM… 
  Overnight, snow associated with an approaching storm system will overspread all WNY resulting in 2-4″ inches of accumulation in the lower terrain to the north and 3-6″ in the higher terrain south of the city.
  Temperatures will be rising overnight, so snow and perhaps some sleet early Saturday will change to mainly r
  
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• Widespread morning snow transitions to messy rain today

  17-10-2016 11:22 via wivb.com
  
  …WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY for Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Allegany counties until 1:00 PM Saturday and for McKean and Potter Counties until 4PM… 
  Overnight, persistent snow associated with an approaching storm system resulted in a fresh 2-4″ inches of accumulation in the lower terrain to the north and 3-6″ in the higher terrain south of the city. Temperatures are on the rise early this morning, so snow and perhaps some sleet early Saturday will change to mainly rain sh
  
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• Widespread morning snow transitions to messy rain showers today

  17-10-2016 11:22 via wivb.com
  
  …WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY for Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Allegany counties until 1:00 PM Saturday and for McKean and Potter Counties until 4PM… 
  Overnight, persistent snow associated with an approaching storm system resulted in a fresh 2-4″ inches of accumulation in the lower terrain to the north and 3-6″ in the higher terrain south of the city. Temperatures are on the rise early this morning, so snow and perhaps some sleet early Saturday will change to mainly rain sh
  
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• Widespread morning showers with patchy fog, rain becomes spotty after noon

  17-10-2016 11:22 via wivb.com
  
  FLASH FLOOD WATCH for Genesee, Wyoming, Cattaraugus, Allegany, McKean and Potter counties until 4:00 pm Friday.
   
  Painfully slow movement to a weather front and associated storm system will result in rain from start to finish today. Both the morning and evening commute will be quite wet.  An area of more moderate to occasionally heavier rain that is already falling from McKean into Cattaraugus, Allegany, Wyoming and Genesee counties will be quite persistent throughout the day resu
  
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• Weather, not too spooky for this Halloween

  17-10-2016 11:22 via wivb.com
  
  The ghosts and goblins may get you today, but not the weather. As advertised for days, things still look great for all outdoor festivities this Halloween and the best part, it will be dry with not much wind. Today, sunshine will be the rule with just a few high clouds mixing in later today. After a partly clear overnight, we’ll see a bit more clouds mixing in Tuesday, but again no rain is expected. A freshening southerly wind will boost temperatures across the Niagara Frontier, including t
  
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• Weaker lake snow drifts through metro; Widespread storm tonight

  17-10-2016 11:22 via wivb.com
  
  …WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY for Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Allegany counties from 7:00 PM Friday until 1:00 PM Saturday…
  Persistent lake effect snow across the Lake Ontario counties will move northward and dissipate during the morning.  Weaker lake effect snow showers across the ski hills will drift back northward toward the metro during the day possibly producing an inch or two of snow of accumulation.  This snow will weaken to a few snow showers north of the city this aftern
  
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• Weaker lake snow drift through metro; Widespread storm tonight

  17-10-2016 11:22 via wivb.com
  
  …WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY for Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Allegany counties from 7:00 PM Friday until 1:00 PM Saturday…
  Weaker lake effect snow showers across the ski hills will drift back northward toward the metro during the day possibly producing an inch or two of snow of accumulation.  This snow will weaken to a few snow showers north of the city this afternoon.  Outside of any lingering lake effect snow today, expect some partial sunshine and a very cold day.  A lig
  
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• Warmer weather on tap for the start of the week

  17-10-2016 11:22 via wivb.com
  
  Early November weather doesn’t get much better than this.  Today will be flawless from start to finish with brilliant sunshine boosting our temperature into unseasonably warm territory this afternoon.  The nice weather will hold up overnight under a clear moonlit sky, and even into Election Day on Tuesday. As a weather front approaches from the west, Tuesday morning sunshine will give way to afternoon clouds, but there is no threat of rain until Tuesday night.  Some of
  
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• Warmer weather continues for start of week, Changes by next weekend

  17-10-2016 11:22 via wivb.com
  
  High pressure remains in control across Western New York, bringing clear skies tonight which will allow temperatures to fall into the 30s with some patchy frost possible in the Southern Tier.
  Even warmer weather than what we saw this weekend is on the way this week. Plenty of sunshine brings temperatures into the low-60s Monday. We stay mild and primarily dry for Election Day Tuesday with sunshine early on. The only glitch may come Tuesday evening when a weak cool front moves through produc
  
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• Warmer today, staying mild through this week

  17-10-2016 11:22 via wivb.com
  
  High pressure will continue to dominate our weather over the next few days, keeping us dry and clear, and allowing for a warming trend to return. The SW breeze will continue into today. While this will make things feel chilly at first, the wind will usher milder temperatures into the region(50s with sunshine). Winds will again stay close to 30 mph with higher gusts.
  A fairly tranquil weather pattern should take us through the first half of next week along with above normal tempera
  
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• Warmer today; Showers arrive for some tonight

  17-10-2016 11:22 via wivb.com
  
  This morning, we’re waking up to very chilly temperatures, especially across the Southern Tier. Overnight lows fell into the mid 30s and low 40s but with the stiff breeze, wind chills feel more like the mid 20s! Winds will stay gusty throughout the day. They will be sustained between 10-20 miles per hour until evening when they finally die down. Expect mainly dry conditions along with some limited sunshine especially throughout the morning.
  By evening late, expect cloud
  
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• Warmer and windy Thursday before more showers Veterans Day

  17-10-2016 11:22 via wivb.com
  
  A brief wave of high pressure will clear our skies for Thursday, bringing a rebound in temperatures, but with a stiff breeze, at times gusting past 30mph especially in the late afternoon. This will not help the firefighters battling the Bethlehem Steel fire during the day. That gusty wind will continue into the night with increasing clouds ahead of our next cold front.
  Rain showers will accompany this cold front swinging through the region Friday for Veteran’s Day. Rainfall amounts wi
  
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• Warmer and windy Thursday before early showers on Veterans Day

  17-10-2016 11:22 via wivb.com
  
  A brief wave of high pressure will clear our skies for Thursday, bringing a rebound in temperatures, but with a stiff breeze, at times gusting past 30mph especially in the late afternoon. This will not help the firefighters battling the Bethlehem Steel fire during the day. That gusty wind will continue into the night with increasing clouds ahead of our next cold front.
  Rain showers will accompany this cold front swinging through the region Friday for Veteran’s Day. Rainfall amounts wi
  
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• Warm Election Day; showers move in late

  17-10-2016 11:22 via wivb.com
  
  Nice weather will hold up for much of this Election Day Tuesday.  As a weather front approaches clouds will increase during the afternoon.   Our 4Warn Weather Center computers are suggesting that some rain showers may start to push into the Niagara Frontier between 4:30-5:00 pm.  Generally light evening rain showers will taper off to a few sprinkles by later tonight.   A few of those very light showers could linger into early Wednesday morning.   Expect a drier
  
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• Warm Election Day; rain moves in after sunset

  17-10-2016 11:22 via wivb.com
  
  The nice weather from today will hold up overnight under a clear moonlit sky. It will be a little cool with lows dropping down into the low to mid 40s and the upper 30s for areas south of Buffalo.
  Election Day Tuesday will start out with morning sunshine and give way to afternoon clouds.  Some rain showers may start to push into the Niagara Frontier in the later portions of the afternoon, however most of the heavier rain will wait a bit longer before bringing a wet finis
  
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• Unseasonable warmth, mostly dry this week

  17-10-2016 11:22 via wivb.com
  
  The fair weather holds up today. Temperatures continue to build a bit higher under generous sunshine and just a few high clouds. The breeze is back, but it will not be as breezy as yesterday. After a mostly to partly clear overnight, expect a sun and high cloud mix Tuesday.
  A weak weather front swings through the region Wednesday with a few showers, then we break out into some more pretty nice weather along with unseasonable warmth Thursday-Friday.
  Next weekend could spell some big weather chang
  
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• Turning Chilly Tonight; Nice Start to Wednesday

  17-10-2016 11:22 via wivb.com
  
  Tonight, clouds will continue to clear out. One of the only exceptions will be south of the Lake Ontario shoreline, where lake effect clouds will linger. Winds will die down and with the lack of a strong breeze, clear skies, and a snow pack in some spots, temperatures will plummet. In the Southern Tier, they could fall as low as the teens, while closer to the lake shore will remain near 30.
  The weather looks decent to start on Wednesday. Some morning sun gives way to increasing cl
  
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• Terrific Tuesday; Just spotty raindrops Wednesday

  17-10-2016 11:22 via wivb.com
  
  The incredible weather continues this week. Expect sunshine today, however more clouds will mix with the sun toward the Genesee Valley. Another tranquil night is ahead with milder temperatures returning due to increasing cloud cover.
  A weak weather front swings through the region Wednesday with a few very spotty showers, then we break out into some more pretty nice weather along with unseasonable warmth Thursday-Friday. A southerly breeze dropping down from the Boston Hills may send readings clo
  
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• Temperatures trend up Sunday, staying mild through this week

  17-10-2016 11:22 via wivb.com
  
  High pressure will continue to dominate our weather over the next few days, keeping us dry and clear, and allowing for a warming trend to return. That SW breeze we’ve been dealing with much of Saturday will continue through the evening and into Sunday. While this will make things feel chilly tonight, the wind will bring us milder temperatures in the 50s under lots of sunshine Sunday. Winds will again stay close to 30 mph with higher gusts.
  A fairly tranquil weather pattern should take us t
  
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• Temperatures soar ahead of big weekend storm

  17-10-2016 11:22 via wivb.com
  
  Behind our latest weather front, skies will gradually clear with patchy fog overnight as high pressure builds back in. Along with the return of sunshine, expect unseasonable warmth Thursday in the 50s, and especially Friday where a southerly breeze dropping down from the Boston Hills may send readings close to 70 across the Niagara Frontier.  The warmer air will be fleeting as a very impressive storm changes our weather for the weekend.
  Mild weather should hold up with some rain shower
  
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• Temperatures Rise Monday with Soaking Rain Monday Night

  17-10-2016 11:22 via wivb.com
  
  A ridge of high pressure builds into WNY tonight, bringing some clearing to the cloudy skies. With this clearing temperatures will dip lower, into the 20s across the Southern Tier and near freezing for the metro. Dry weather starts the week Monday, but will quickly be replaced by a soaking rain arriving later Monday night.
  A large storm system will move into the region Monday night bringing a gusty breeze from the south along with widespread rain. This will carry over into Tuesday
  
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• Temperatures near records Tuesday, winds pick up

  17-10-2016 11:22 via wivb.com
  
  ….WIND ADVISORY for all of western New York, except Cattraugus, Allegany counties and northern Pennsylvania from 7:00 am until 8:00 pm Tuesday…It’s all about the wind today.Potentially strong damaging wind gusts out of the southwest, possibly reaching 45-50 mph during the midday and afternoon, will buffet mainly the Niagara Frontier southward into Chautauqua County, including the Buffalo metro, but excluding Cattaraugus, Allegany counties and northern Pennsylvania.An approach
  
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• Sunny with almost summer-like daytime highs

  17-10-2016 11:22 via wivb.com
  
   …LAKE SNOW WATCH Southern Erie, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus counties Saturday evening until Monday morning…
  The weather gets even better Friday, but don’t blink.   Expect near record warmth as the high-temperature tops off near 70 under bright sunshine.  The present record high for Buffalo is 74 set in 1958.   Expect an increasing southerly breeze across the hilltops and along the Erie lakeshore.  The warmer air will be fleeting as we transition int
  
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• Sunny, dry & cool this weekend

  17-10-2016 11:22 via wivb.com
  
  …Daylight Saving Time Ends this weekend…Turn Your Clocks back by an Hour Tonight at 2 AM…
  Today, skies will be mostly cloudy to start out. This helped keep temperatures in the upper 40s overnight. Through the afternoon, those 40s will turn to 50s and top out close to 60!  It will be breezy throughout the entire afternoon. For the evening hours, temperatures will fall into the 30s for the Southern Tier but stay in the 40s again elsewhere.
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• Sunny and breezy, especially near the lakes today.

  17-10-2016 11:22 via wivb.com
  
  Today will likely be the sunniest day of the week.  The temperatures will not be as cold, but an increasing southwest breeze will still result in a noticeable wind chill. Wind speeds will likely be in the 14-22 mph range with a couple gusts into the mid 30mph range possible.  This should see chills in the upper teens to low 20’s during the day. Expect winds to die down and temperatures to stay in the 20s overnight, milder compared to last night.
  It becomes a bit cloudier Wed
  
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• Summerlike warmth; Strong wind gusts possible

  17-10-2016 11:22 via wivb.com
  
  ….WIND ADVISORY for all of western New York, except Cattraugus, Allegany counties and northern Pennsylvania from 7:00 am until 8:00 pm Tuesday…
  It’s all about the wind today. Potentially strong damaging wind gusts out of the southwest, possibly reaching 45-50 mph during the midday and afternoon, will buffet mainly the Niagara Frontier southward into Chautauqua County, including the Buffalo metro, but excluding Cattaraugus, Allegany counties and northern Pennsylvania. An appro
  
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• Summer Warmth Friday…Winter Snow by Sunday

  17-10-2016 11:22 via wivb.com
  
  Beautiful and unseasonably warm weather continues through the end of the week. After another clear & tranquil night with temperatures in the low-40s, it will almost feel like Summer Friday with near record warmth as the high temperature tops off near 70.  The present record high for Buffalo is 74 set in 1958.   Expect an increasing southerly breeze in the afternoon.
  The warmer air will be fleeting as we transition into wintry weather pattern over the weekend.  Temperature
  
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