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• Driver who used cocaine before fatal crash gets indeterminate sentence, has license revoked

  30-04-2025 23:38 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Depew man was sentenced to an indeterminate sentence of 2 1/2 to 7 1/2 years in prison and had his license permanently revoked for causing a crash that killed an Eden man in 2023, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said.Around 5:30 a.m. of July 24 that year, Zachary Poisson, 34, was driving under the influence of cocaine on Clinton Street in West Seneca when he crossed into the other lane and caused a head-on collision, officials said. David Sion, 49, died as a
  
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• Bills coach Sean McDermott teams up with Wegmans, FeedMore for allergen-friendly food drive

  30-04-2025 22:43 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Bills coach Sean McDermott will join representatives from Wegmans and FeedMore WNY on Thursday afternoon to promote a donation campaign for allergen-friendly foods, an issue near and dear to the McDermott family."We've experienced now firsthand having to use the EpiPen when foods that my daughter is allergic to have been consumed," McDermott told the Bills website in 2021. "And it's not fun, I can promise you that."McDermott said his oldest daughter was born with a severe
  
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• Poloncarz discusses new investments, projects in state of county address

  30-04-2025 22:14 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz discussed various new projects coming to the county, new investments in current projects, a decrease in the unemployment rate, and more in his 2025 State of the County address on Wednesday.
  The county's unemployment rate decreased toward the end of last year, Poloncarz said, and there were 4,300 more jobs in March of this year compared to last March. The county's unemployment rate is currently 4.2 percent."We currently have the highest
  
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• Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz to deliver state of county address

  30-04-2025 22:14 via wivb.com
  
  Watch the address live in the video player above.BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz will deliver his 2025 State of the County address on Wednesday.The speech is scheduled to begin at 4:15 p.m. at SUNY Erie's North Campus.This is a developing story. Check back for updates.Latest Local News Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz to deliver state of county address DEC gives warning to Eden farm for suspected illegal burn Drivers compete for “Best in Snow” at Annu
  
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• Hail 101: How it forms and why it matters

  30-04-2025 20:36 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Five warned severe thunderstorms rolled through Western New York yesterday, affecting most of the region. Storm reports included hail up to 1.75" in diameter and winds up to 60 mph that snapped power poles and uprooted trees.1.75 inch hail was seen in Warsaw, 1.25" was seen in Pavillion, and 1" was seen in Strykersville. There was enough to damage cars and gardens.
  WIVB News 4's Dillon Morello spoke with Warsaw residents about the hailstorm, noting the extent of damage th
  
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• DEC gives warning to Eden farm for suspected illegal burn

  30-04-2025 20:00 via wivb.com
  
  EDEN, N.Y. (WIVB) — New York State DEC has issued a warning in response to complaints of suspected illegal burning at a farm in the Town of Eden.
  The Department of Environmental Conservation says officers visited Don Mammoser Farm, which was hit by a powerful tornado last year.Some residents say there's been a foul odor in the area for days and they're calling for action.
  "I have woken up in the middle of the night, as early as 3 in the morning to the taste of rubber and the smell of elect
  
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• Weather couldn't be much better for Mother's Day

  30-04-2025 18:59 via wivb.com
  
  More clouds fill in for Thursday with a few isolated showers south of Buffalo, and even though we start Friday with some sun, more clouds return with a few isolated showers south and east of Buffalo.An outstanding Mother's Day weekend awaits.
  THURSDAY: A Bit Cool, Lots of Clouds, some Odd Breaks in the Clouds possible, an Isolated Sprinkle south and east of Buffalo, Some Sun possibly breaks out north of Buffalo later, High: 50 hills, 60 PA border, Wind: NE 5-12 mphTHURSDAY NIGHT: Evening Clouds,
  
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• Usable time dominates today, Thursday

  30-04-2025 18:59 via wivb.com
  
  A stubborn stationary storm remains parked to our southwest and continues to send rounds of rain showers into the region. After a more extensive batch of rain which will impact the Genesee Valley toward Tuesday evening, rain chances become more limited over the next few days.It is suggested that the stationary storm will start to move out as we get into the weekend with a mostly sunny sky taking over for both Saturday and Mother's Day.WEDNESDAY: Partly Sunny, just a slight chance of a Stray Show
  
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• Unseasonably chilly, major rainfall on the way

  30-04-2025 18:59 via wivb.com
  
  • FROST ADVISORY for all of western New York and Northern Tier of Pennsylvania until 8:00 a.m. Tuesday. Tender plants should be covered or brought indoors.Tuesday's the pick day of the week with ample sunshine.An unsettled pattern sets up on Wednesday. A disturbance will sit over New York for a couple of days, keeping temperatures below average through Memorial Day Weekend. The same system will keep things cloudy with rounds of showers. There are some signs that conditions will gradually im
  
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• Tranquil today storm chance tomorrow

  30-04-2025 18:59 via wivb.com
  
  NWS Storm Prediction Center is highlighting an area west of a Medina to Lakewood line for scattered severe thunderstorms Thursday afternoon and evening.Areas east of that line could experience an isolated severe thunderstorm.Strong damaging straight-line wind gusts will be the primary threat, but there will again be a chance of some large hail.Quiet and partly cloudy conditions will be in place for the remainder of today, though temperatures will top off nearly 35 degrees below what we enjoyed o
  
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• Tranquil, but way too cool

  30-04-2025 18:59 via wivb.com
  
  NWS Storm Prediction Center is highlighting an area west of a Medina to Lakewood line for scattered severe thunderstorms mainly getting into Thursday evening.Areas east of that line could experience an isolated severe thunderstorm.Strong damaging straight-line wind gusts will be the primary threat, but there will again be a chance of some large hail.Weather settles down Wednesday, and dry conditions hold up until about mid-afternoon Thursday. Showers start to move in by later Thursday afternoon
  
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• Thunderstorm warning in place for Catt., Allegany counties

  30-04-2025 18:59 via wivb.com
  
  A severe thunderstorm warning is in place for Southern Cattaraugus and Allegany counties until 6:15 p.m.NWS Storm Predication Center is highlighting an area south of a Letchworth SP to French Creek line for an isolated severe thunderstorm capable of producing strong damaging wind gusts and hail.
  Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Olean NY, Salamanca NY andWellsville NY until 6:15 PM EDT pic.twitter.com/C0vTL9Df7p— NWS Buffalo (@NWSBUFFALO) May 2, 2025
  Spotty showers during the day give
  
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• Thunderstorm warning in place for Allegany county

  30-04-2025 18:59 via wivb.com
  
  A severe thunderstorm warning is in place for Southeastern Allegany county until 6:15 p.m.NWS Storm Predication Center is highlighting an area south of a Letchworth SP to French Creek line for an isolated severe thunderstorm capable of producing strong damaging wind gusts and hail.Rain builds again toward Saturday morning with a diminishing trend for the afternoon. It may not too bad to begin Sunday, but more moisture builds northward across the region through midday and afternoon.The area enter
  
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• Thunderstorm chances return on Tuesday

  30-04-2025 18:59 via wivb.com
  
  A flash flood warning is in effect until 12:45 a.m. for the following counties: Erie, Allegany, Cattaraugus, Genesee, Livingston and Wyoming. Towns affected include Alfred, Perry and Warsaw.A stubborn stationary storm remains parked southwest of our area and continues to send rounds of rain showers and perhaps a few thunderstorms our way.This will be the trend even into Wednesday.There could be an isolated shower Thursday, but it should turn out to the driest weekday.It is suggested that the sta
  
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• Temps dip this week, with frost possible tonight

  30-04-2025 18:59 via wivb.com
  
  • FROST ADVISORY for all of WNY overnight. The advisory runs from 2 a.m. until 8 a.m. Tuesday. Tender plants should be covered or brought indoors.After a slow start to Monday, brightening skies will start to appear during the afternoon. Clear skies and near calm wind contribute to quite a temperature drop tonight. Tuesday's the pick day of the week with ample sunshine.An unsettled pattern sets up on Wednesday. A disturbance will sit over New York for a couple of days, keeping temperatures b
  
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• Temps dip this week

  30-04-2025 18:59 via wivb.com
  
  • FROST ADVISORY for all of WNY overnight. The advisory runs from 2 a.m. until 8 a.m. Tuesday. Tender plants should be covered or brought indoors.Tuesday's the pick day of the week with ample sunshine.An unsettled pattern sets up on Wednesday. A disturbance will sit over New York for a couple of days, keeping temperatures below average through Memorial Day Weekend. The same system will keep things cloudy with rounds of showers. There are some signs that conditions will gradually improve for
  
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• Sunny, 60s for Mother's Day, 70s next week

  30-04-2025 18:59 via wivb.com
  
  More clouds return with a few isolated showers possible south and east of Buffalo as we wrap up the week.An outstanding Mother's Day weekend awaits. A much warmer weather pattern becomes established next week and will most likely last into the beginning of the 3rd week of May.FRIDAY AFTERNOON: Some Clouds Mix In Midday and this Afternoon, Cloudier southeast of Buffalo with a few Isolated Afternoon Sprinkles, High: 52 Lake Ontario, well into 50s to near 60 elsewhere, Wind: N 8-15 mphFRIDAY NIGHT:
  
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• Summer-like Weather Takes Over

  30-04-2025 18:59 via wivb.com
  
  A much warmer weather pattern will establish itself next week and will most likely last into the beginning of the third week of May. The next round of showers will move in Tuesday evening and continue into Wednesday.
  MONDAY: Much Warmer, Clear, Some High Thin Clouds by later in the day, High: 80, Low: 60TUESDAY: Warm, Clouds Increase, Chance of an Afternoon Shower, High: 74, Low: 61WEDNESDAY: Warm, Mostly Cloudy, Spotty Showers, High: 75, Low: 61THURSDAY: Still Warm, Breaks of Sun, Spotty Aftern
  
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• Strong-severe storms possible later today

  30-04-2025 18:59 via wivb.com
  
  NWS Storm Prediction Center is highlighting an area west of a Lakeview-Wellsville-Coudersport line for scattered severe thunderstorms Thursday afternoon and evening. Areas east of that line could experience an isolated severe thunderstorm. Strong damaging straight-line wind gusts will be the primary threat, but there will again be a chance of some large hail.The area enters into a lengthy stretch of unsettled weather. It's not like it will rain constantly, but there's a chance of some rain acros
  
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• Scattered, severe thunderstorms possible Thursday

  30-04-2025 18:59 via wivb.com
  
  NWS Storm Prediction Center is highlighting an area west of a Medina to Lakewood line for scattered severe thunderstorms Thursday afternoon and evening. Areas east of that line could experience an isolated severe thunderstorm. Strong damaging straight-line wind gusts will be the primary threat, but there will again be a chance of some large hail.Spotty initial rain coverage will continue into mid afternoon, though thunderstorms are expected to move in by later Thursday afternoon. There will be a
  
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• Rain, storms expected in Southern counties tonight

  30-04-2025 18:59 via wivb.com
  
  ...NWS Storm Prediction Center has highlighted the area south of a Buffalo to Canaseraga (northeast Allegany County) line for an isolated severe thunderstorm mainly this afternoon and evening. Strong damaging wind gusts and large hail are the primary threats...A stubborn stationary storm remains parked southwest of our area and continues to send rounds of rain showers and perhaps a few thunderstorms our way.This will be the trend even into Wednesday.There could be an isolated shower Thursday, bu
  
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• Rain and 50s for the rest of the week

  30-04-2025 18:59 via wivb.com
  
  Tuesday's the pick day of the week with ample sunshine.An unsettled pattern sets up on Wednesday. A disturbance will sit over New York for a couple of days, keeping temperatures below average through Memorial Day weekend. The same system will keep things cloudy with rounds of showers. There are some signs that conditions will gradually improve for the back half of the weekend.TUESDAY AFTERNOON: High Thin Clouds Mix with Sunshine, High: 55 Lake Ontario, 63 well south, Wind: NE 5-15 mphTUESDAY NIG
  
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• Potentially potent thunderstorm later today

  30-04-2025 18:59 via wivb.com
  
  NWS Storm Predication Center is highlighting an area south of a Letchworth SP to French Creek line for an isolated severe thunderstorm capable of producing strong damaging wind gusts and hail.Spotty showers during the day give way to more extensive showers and some thunderstorms later this afternoon which will be more focused across the Twin Tiers. Drippiness builds again toward Saturday morning with a diminishing trend for the afternoon.It may not too bad to begin Sunday, but more moisture buil
  
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• Pleasant temps this week, near 80 on Monday

  30-04-2025 18:59 via wivb.com
  
  Slowly but surely the stubborn storm system that has produced occasional bouts of showers the past several days is edging eastward but we really don't get rid of it entirely until the beginning of the weekend.It will be rain free much of the area and much of the time today with just a stray shower.More clouds fill in for Thursday with a few isolated showers south of Buffalo, and even though we start Friday with some sun, more clouds return with a few isolated showers south and east of Buffalo.An
  
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• More thunderstorms to sweep through region Saturday

  30-04-2025 18:59 via wivb.com
  
  Clouds return tonight with a few showers and maybe a thunderstorm. A few showers begin our Saturday, but an approaching cold front may bring additional potent thunderstorms toward early afternoon. Before and after the storms, expect some breaks of sun.The clouds mostly win out Sunday with perhaps some isolated sprinkles. Cooler, below seasonal temperatures return Sunday and possibly for much of the back half of the month.Sunshine returns Monday and Tuesday before clouds and showers return Wednes
  
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• More rain today, but mainly Genesee Valley

  30-04-2025 18:59 via wivb.com
  
  A stubborn stationary storm remains parked to our southwest and continues to send rounds of rain showers into the region. After a more extensive batch of rain which will impact the Genesee Valley toward Tuesday evening, rain chances become more limited over the next few days.It is suggested that the stationary storm will start to move out as we get into the weekend with a mostly sunny sky taking over for both Saturday and Mother's Day.TUESDAY: Chance for a few Showers, Patchy Fog, Shower Coverag
  
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• More potent storms Saturday

  30-04-2025 18:59 via wivb.com
  
  Clouds return tonight with a few showers and maybe a thunderstorm. A few showers begin our Saturday, but an approaching cold front may bring additional potent thunderstorms toward early afternoon. Before and after the storms, expect some breaks of sun.The clouds mostly win out Sunday with perhaps some isolated sprinkles. Cooler, below seasonal temperatures return Sunday and possibly for much of the back half of the month.Sunshine returns Monday and Tuesday before clouds and showers return Wednes
  
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• Isolated severe thunderstorms possible overnight

  30-04-2025 18:59 via wivb.com
  
  NWS Storm Prediction Center has highlighted all of our broadcast area for the possibility of isolated severe thunderstorms with potentially strong damaging wind gusts until 7:00 a.m. Friday.A few thunderstorms are possible by later Thursday afternoon, but there could be a threat from weakening severe storms advancing toward the area late night/early Friday.The risk of isolated severe thunderstorms continues into the beginning of the weekend particularly south of a Mina-Orchard Park-Oakfield line
  
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• In and out of spotty showers Wednesday

  30-04-2025 18:59 via wivb.com
  
  We're skipping right over spring with readings well above normal throughout the week. Tuesday turns out to be the rainiest day as a storm passes south of the region across the Ohio River Valley. It will not be a total washout as the rain will be scattered. Most days have a continued chance of showers, but there will be some prolonged dry time and breaks of sun in the mix.Drier weather return Sunday-Monday. Cooler below seasonal temperatures return Sunday and for a few days into the beginning of
  
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• In and out of raindrops,

  30-04-2025 18:59 via wivb.com
  
  ...NWS Storm Prediction Center has highlighted the area south of a Buffalo to Canaseraga (northeast Allegany County) line for an isolated severe thunderstorm mainly this afternoon and evening. Strong damaging wind gusts and large hail are the primary threats...MONDAY: Milder, Patchy Locally Dense Fog Inland Early, Spotty Morning Showers, Showers and thunderstorm coverage increases PM, Odd Breaks in the Clouds, High: 63-70, upper 50s near Lake Ontario, Wind: E 5-15 mphMONDAY NIGHT: Evening Rain S
  
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• Improving Friday, more potent storms Saturday

  30-04-2025 18:59 via wivb.com
  
  NWS Storm Prediction Center has highlighted all of our broadcast area for the possibility of isolated severe thunderstorms, but it was really intended for the early storms experienced across the area.The risk of isolated severe thunderstorms continues into the beginning of the weekend particularly east of an Olcott to Coudersport line as a second cold front could trigger additional activity at that time.In the wake of powerful early morning thunderstorms things quiet down for much of the rest of
  
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• Improving Friday, more intense storms Saturday

  30-04-2025 18:59 via wivb.com
  
  NWS Storm Prediction Center has highlighted all of our broadcast area for the possibility of isolated severe thunderstorms with potentially strong damaging wind gusts until 7:00 a.m. Friday.The risk of isolated severe thunderstorms continues into the beginning of the weekend particularly south of a Mina-Orchard Park-Oakfield line as a second cold front could trigger additional activity at that time.The next batch of more meaningful rainfall arrives late Thursday night, if not into the start of F
  
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• Frost advisory in place for some overnight

  30-04-2025 18:59 via wivb.com
  
  A frost advisory will be in place overnight from 2 a.m. until 8 a.m. Saturday for southern Erie, Chautauqua and Wyoming counties.
  More clouds return with a few isolated showers possible south and east of Buffalo as we wrap up the week.An outstanding Mother's Day weekend awaits. A much warmer weather pattern becomes established next week and will most likely last into the beginning of the 3rd week of May.FRIDAY NIGHT: Clearing, Cold, Patchy Inland Frost, Protect Tender Plants, Low: 33 deep valley
  
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• Flash flood warning for much of WNY

  30-04-2025 18:59 via wivb.com
  
  A flash flood warning is in effect until 12:45 a.m. for the following counties: Erie, Allegany, Cattaraugus, Genesee, Livingston and Wyoming. Towns affected include Alfred, Perry and Warsaw.A stubborn stationary storm remains parked southwest of our area and continues to send rounds of rain showers and perhaps a few thunderstorms our way.This will be the trend even into Wednesday.There could be an isolated shower Thursday, but it should turn out to the driest weekday.It is suggested that the st
  
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• Feeling like summer on Tuesday before more rain

  30-04-2025 18:59 via wivb.com
  
  Drier, brighter, and eventually milder weather gradually takes hold by Memorial Day. Temperatures will warm closer to normal during next week.Tuesday will remain warm and dry. Clouds will start to move in during the evening hours.Steady rain will move in on Wednesday, and the unsettled weather continues into this weekend.MONDAY (MEMORIAL DAY): Mostly to Partly Sunny, Mainly Dry, High: 67, Low: 49TUESDAY: Seasonably Warm, Filtered Sun, High: 72, Low: 55WEDNESDAY: Mostly cloudy with periods of rai
  
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• Drippy Thursday, historically chilly Friday

  30-04-2025 18:59 via wivb.com
  
  A slow moving, gradually weakening storm continues to impact the region Thursday and for the next few days, though the amount of rain will be tapering getting into the holiday weekend.Though most of the rain will be light, there could be a few moderate to heavy downpours embedded within the main area of rain.Expect almost historically chilly weather Friday as we struggle into the low 50s around Buffalo, around a good 20 degrees below normal, with some 40s across the higher terrain to the south.
  
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• Cooler temperatures return Sunday

  30-04-2025 18:59 via wivb.com
  
  The clouds mostly win out on Sunday with perhaps some isolated sprinkles. Cooler, below-average temperatures return Sunday and possibly for much of the back half of the month.Sunshine returns Monday and Tuesday before clouds and showers return Wednesday.SUNDAY: Cooler, Lots of Clouds, a few Isolated Sprinkles, Some Dry Time, High: 60, Low: 49MONDAY: Cool, mostly sunny. High: 60, Low: 45TUESDAY: Sunny, High: 60, Low: 45WEDNESDAY: Cool, Breaks of Sun, Showers increase during the afternoon, High: 5
  
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• Cloudy and Soggy; Drier days by Thursday

  30-04-2025 18:59 via wivb.com
  
  Cloudy and rainy tonight. There should be a few more breaks from the rain on Sunday morning before it becomes widespread by the afternoon.Monday will be warmer with scattered showers and thunderstorms. Tuesday will be cool but still unsettled with rounds of showers.
  The rainy pattern breaks on Thursday, and the sun will return as high pressure moves in.SUNDAY: Showers during the morning becoming more widespread northward during the day, High: 55, Low: 50MONDAY: Quite Warm, Chance for a few Showe
  
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• Cloudy and rainy; drier days by Thursday

  30-04-2025 18:59 via wivb.com
  
  There should be a few more breaks from the rain on Sunday morning before it becomes widespread by the afternoon.Monday will be warmer with scattered showers and thunderstorms. Tuesday will be cool but still unsettled with rounds of showers.
  The rainy pattern breaks on Thursday, and the sun will return as high pressure moves in.SUNDAY: Showers during the morning becoming more widespread northward during the day, High: 55, Low: 50MONDAY: Quite Warm, Chance for a few Showers, Showers and thundersto
  
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• Clear skies, warmer temperatures for Mother's Day

  30-04-2025 18:59 via wivb.com
  
  A frost advisory will be in place overnight from 2 a.m. until 8 a.m. Saturday for southern Erie, Chautauqua and Wyoming counties.
  More clouds return with a few isolated showers possible south and east of Buffalo as we wrap up the week.An outstanding Mother's Day weekend awaits. A much warmer weather pattern becomes established next week and will most likely last into the beginning of the third week of May.SATURDAY: Mostly Sunny, A Bit Breezy, High: 60 Erie shore, 67 north, Wind: WSW 8-18 mph. Ov
  
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• Clear skies, calm winds for Mother's Day

  30-04-2025 18:59 via wivb.com
  
  An outstanding Mother's Day awaits. After a cool start to the day, most of WNY will warm up into the mid 60s. It will be slightly cooler for the Niagara Frontier because of the cool wind coming off of Lake Ontario. Some towns may make it back into the lower 70s near the state line.A much warmer weather pattern will establish itself next week and will most likely last into the beginning of the third week of May. The next round of showers will move in Tuesday evening and continue into Wednesday.
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• Chance of rain in parts of region until Thursday

  30-04-2025 18:59 via wivb.com
  
  NWS Storm Predication Center is highlighting an area south of a Letchworth SP to French Creek line for an isolated severe thunderstorm capable of producing strong damaging wind gusts and hail.Rain builds again toward Saturday morning with a diminishing trend for the afternoon. It may not too bad to begin Sunday, but more moisture builds northward across the region through midday and afternoon.The area enters into a lengthy stretch of unsettled weather. It's not as if it will rain constantly, but
  
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• Beautiful Monday, rain for the rest of the week

  30-04-2025 18:59 via wivb.com
  
  We're skipping right over spring with readings well above normal throughout the week. Tuesday turns out to be the rainiest day as a storm passes south of the region across the Ohio River Valley. It will not be a total washout. Most days have a continued chance of showers, but there will be some dry time and breaks of sun in the mix.Cooler, below seasonal temperatures return Sunday and for a few days into the beginning of next week.MONDAY AFTERNOON: Much Warmer, Filtered Sunshine, High: 75-81, 60
  
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• Allegany County under flood watch as rain keeps coming

  30-04-2025 18:59 via wivb.com
  
  A flood watch is in effect for Allegany County until 8 a.m. Wednesday.A stubborn stationary storm remains parked to our southwest and continues to send rounds of rain showers into the region. After a more extensive batch of rain which will impact the Genesee Valley toward Tuesday evening, rain chances become more limited over the next few days.It is suggested that the stationary storm will start to move out as we get into the weekend with a mostly sunny sky taking over for both Saturday and Moth
  
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• A few spotty showers, lots of dry time

  30-04-2025 18:59 via wivb.com
  
  Over the next few days have a continued chance of showers, but there will be some prolonged dry time and breaks of sun in the mix.The next batch of more meaningful rainfall arrives late Thursday night if not into the start of Friday.A few thunderstorms could potentially pack a punch, but that time period doesn't typically coincide with powerful thunderstorm activity.A drying trend sets up beginning Sunday and for much of next week. Cooler below seasonal temperatures return Sunday and for the fir
  
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• Drivers compete for "Best in Snow" at Annual Snowplow Rodeo

  30-04-2025 18:58 via wivb.com
  
  CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- There might not be snow on the ground, but that isn't stopping plows from hitting the pavement on Wednesday at the Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
  The annual Snowplow Rodeo marks the final day of the International Aviation Snow Symposium, bringing drivers from around the world to compete for the title of “Best in Snow”.The rodeo is more than just a contest, it's a way for snowplow operators to showcase precision, training and safety, giving them a c
  
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• 10-year-old girl critical after electric bike, vehicle collision in Tonawanda

  30-04-2025 17:44 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A 10-year-old girl is in critical condition after a collision occurred while riding an electric bicycle in the City of Tonawanda on Monday night, according to police.The electric bike and a vehicle collided on Main Street and Fletcher Street around 7:30 p.m. Monday. The girl was going eastbound while a=a white Infinity SUV being driven by a 69-year-old man was traveling northbound.
  She was transported to Oishei Children's Hospital to be treated for serious injuries.N
  
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• New York fishing season begins May 1 for various species

  30-04-2025 15:42 via wivb.com
  
  NEW YORK STATE (WWTI) - Anglers will be ready to cast their lines tomorrow across New York State.The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced that fishing season for a number of species will commence on Thursday, May 1. These species include Walleye, Northern Pike, Pickerel, and Tiger Muskellunge. Spring turkey hunting season begins May 1 in NYS
  Fishing is a great way to get outside and enjoy nature, and New Yorkers are fortunate to have such a large variety of popu
  
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• How to watch Buffalo Bandits vs. Vancouver Warriors | NLL Cup semifinals on The CW23

  30-04-2025 15:38 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The back-to-back champion Bandits gained ground in their three-peat quest by winning the lowest-scoring playoff game in National Lacrosse League history, advancing to face the Vancouver Warriors in the semifinals.As the top seed in the NLL Cup chase, Buffalo hosts the opening game in the best-of-3 series at 7:30 p.m. Friday at KeyBank Center. Game 2 is Sunday night at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, and if the third game is necessary, it will be played May 10 back in Banditlan
  
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• Gusty winds blow cash around busy Niagara Falls intersection

  30-04-2025 15:21 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Gusty winds blew cash around a busy intersection in Niagara Falls on Tuesday morning, and some were able to grab cash and run, according to a police report released on Wednesday.A Brinks guard was opening a Bank of America ATM at the corner of 4th Street and Main Street around 11:30 a.m. Tuesday when gusty winds blew money from the ATM "all over the place," the report says.The Brinks guard was able to retrieve some of the money, but when it first happened some people
  
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